Urgent: Highway 13 in Mendota Heights Closes for Repairs Monday

URGENT UPDATE: Both directions of Minnesota State Highway 13 in Mendota Heights are set to close starting at 9:30 a.m. Monday and will remain closed until approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday. This closure affects the stretch between Wachtler Avenue and Sylvandale Road, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).

Motorists should be aware that signed detours will be in place, guiding traffic through Wachtler Avenue, Wentworth Avenue West, Dodd Road/Highway 149, and Smith Avenue South. The closure is necessary for crews to conduct essential planting and erosion control work along the highway, ensuring long-term safety and infrastructure integrity.

This significant closure is expected to impact daily commuters and local residents, making it crucial for drivers to plan alternative routes in advance. For real-time travel updates and more information on the closure, visit 511mn.org.

Stay tuned for further updates as this situation develops.