Part of I-35W to close in Minneapolis, Roseville over the weekend

A portion of Interstate 35W is set to be closed this weekend for repairs.

The northbound lanes of I-35W between the 26th Street overpass in Minneapolis and Highway 280 in Roseville will be closed from 10 p.m. on Friday until 5 a.m. on Monday, according to a spokesperson for the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).

Drivers should use eastbound I-94 to northbound Highway 280 as a detour, officials say.

Construction crews will be making bridge repairs, repairing pavement, removing graffiti, and repairing guardrails during the closure.

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