Construction to close portion of Hwy 36 starting Friday night

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Drivers in the north and east Twin Cities metro area will need to be aware of a weekend closure of Highway 36.

According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), eastbound Minnesota Highway 36 will be closed starting at 9 p.m. Friday, June 24.

The closure will last until about 5 a.m. Monday, June 27.

MnDOT says the roadway will be closed between U.S. 61 in the Maplewood and Little Canada area to I-694 in Pine Springs.