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The deadly crash happened at around 1:20 p.m., authorities said.
Traffic on the southbound side of the interstate was blocked Thursday morning by the crash.
The incident happened while a woman was dropping her children off at school, according to the sheriff's office.
The Ramsey County Medical Examiner identified the man as 61-year-old Peter M. Davis.
The three-car crash happened Monday morning. Road conditions were dry at the time of the collision, according to authorities.
The Minnesota State Patrol said it's investigating a fatal crash that occurred Monday morning in the east Twin Cities metro.
Authorities ask that drivers slow down in work zones, where workers are present.
During the closure, all boats taller than nine feet will be unable to pass under the bridge, officials said.
Lanes will be closed on the Wakota Bridge so that construction crews can continue resurfacing the bridge.
The closure is part of an ongoing $15 million project to resurface roads and improve ride quality on Highway 36 in the east metro.
The closures are part of a $15 million project to resurface roads and improve ride quality between Stillwater and Little Canada.
Officials announced plans to close Highway 36 each of the previous two weekends before canceling the closure due to rain and cold weather.
Unfavorable weather forecasts prompted Washington County officials to delay the closure for the second time this month.
Highway 36 is now due to close April 29, with westbound lanes to reopen April 30 and eastbound lanes to reopen May 2, county officials said.
The project on Highway 36 between Stillwater and Little Canada is expected to be finished by the fall, officials said.
Metro Transit is set to make updates Saturday to many of its routes throughout the region, including Route 94 between the Twin Cities.
City ordinances require Stillwater residents to park their vehicles based on an odd/even schedule from Nov. 1 until April 1.
The lift bridge is set to reopen around noon Wednesday after closing for several hours in the morning.
A celebration will be held Saturday to mark the one-year anniversary of the opening of the Stillwater Lift Bridge and Loop Trail.
Residents will be allowed to park their vehicles on the street once the curb is installed.
The closure has been rescheduled for July 16 through July 19, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced.
Workers from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will inspect components of the bridge above the waterline.
An eastbound Interstate 694 closure is scheduled for the weekend of July 9 for the same project.
New "bridge tenders" — or people who operate the bridge — need to be trained in before the season begins.
The fatal crash happened just after 6:30 a.m. Friday.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Minnesota State Patrol are investigating the crash.
There were 20 people on the bus, including 18 kids. No injuries were reported.
Motorists should follow the posted detour of 10th Street, Inwood Avenue to 34th Street to Stillwater Boulevard.
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"People are driving too fast for conditions," police said on Twitter.
Minnesota law and many local ordinances prohibit the plowing, blowing, shoveling or otherwise placing of snow on to public roads.
The historic lift bridge, spanning the St. Croix River, is being transformed into a bicycle and pedestrian crossing.
Transit officials say improvements will enhance safety, provide a smoother road surface and improve traffic flow in the corridor.
The storm sewer pipe on the bluff along the St. Croix River was damaged during a heavy rainstorm.
A sewer pipe was damaged during a heavy rainstorm.
Barricades have been placed on both sides of the flooding area.
The two-year lift bridge rehabilitation project began last August.
The roadway will close between Highway 36 and Nelson Street to install new drainage structures beneath the highway near the Oasis Café.