Interstate 90 East - Albert Lea to Dexter

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Interstate 90 East

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CSAH 46 (Oakland Road) meets Interstate 90 east at a folded diamond interchange (Exit 166) in one mile. The county road represents former U.S. 16.
CSAH 46 (Oakland Road) meets Interstate 90 east at a folded diamond interchange (Exit 166) in one mile. The county road represents former U.S. 16.
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A loop ramp joins I-90 east with CSAH 46 to the Canadian Pacific railroad siding of Hollandale Junction.
A loop ramp joins I-90 east with CSAH 46 to the Canadian Pacific railroad siding of Hollandale Junction.
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U.S. 63 connects Interstate 90 with the city of Rochester in 41 miles.
U.S. 63 connects Interstate 90 with the city of Rochester in 41 miles.
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The final business loop along Interstate 90 leaves in 1.25 miles for downtown Austin.
The final business loop along Interstate 90 leaves in 1.25 miles for downtown Austin.
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U.S. 218 (14th Street NW) south joins the freeway 2.25 miles ahead.
U.S. 218 (14th Street NW) south joins the freeway 2.25 miles ahead.
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MN 105 begins a 13.65 mile course east and south to the Iowa state line while I-90 Business extends through central Austin, rejoining I-90 in 4.2 miles.
MN 105 begins a 13.65 mile course east and south to the Iowa state line while I-90 Business extends through central Austin, rejoining I-90 in 4.2 miles.
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The ensuing stretch through northern Austin is the oldest section of I-90 in Minnesota, dating back to the late 1950s. The section known as the Austin Belt Line was completed by 1961.1
The ensuing stretch through northern Austin is the oldest section of I-90 in Minnesota, dating back to the late 1950s. The section known as the Austin Belt Line was completed by 1961.1
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U.S. 218 joins I-90 for a 2.4 mile overlap at the upcoming diamond interchange (Exit 177) with 14th Street NW.
U.S. 218 joins I-90 for a 2.4 mile overlap at the upcoming diamond interchange (Exit 177) with 14th Street NW.
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U.S. 218 originates at I-35 in the southwest corner of Owatonna, angling southeast to Austin and I-90.
U.S. 218 originates at I-35 in the southwest corner of Owatonna, angling southeast to Austin and I-90.
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Bridge replacements underway in Fall 2021 updated the aging twin structures over I-90 at Exit 177 (MNDOT, n.d.).
Bridge replacements underway in Fall 2021 updated the aging twin structures over I-90 at Exit 177 (MNDOT, n.d.).
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Interstate 90 East U.S. 218 South
4th Avenue NW (CSAH 45) represents the former alignment of U.S. 218 into Austin.
4th Avenue NW (CSAH 45) represents the former alignment of U.S. 218 into Austin.
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The freeway narrows as it advances southeast from 6th Avenue NE (Exit 178B).
The freeway narrows as it advances southeast from 6th Avenue NE (Exit 178B).
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0.2 miles separate 11th Drive NE / Exit 179 from this railroad bridge built in 1957 across I-90 (Baughn, n.d.).
0.2 miles separate 11th Drive NE / Exit 179 from this railroad bridge built in 1957 across I-90 (Baughn, n.d.).
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U.S. 218 travels 12.2 miles south from I-90 to the city of Lyle and the Iowa border. The highway stair steps southeast through the Hawkeye state to Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Keokuk.
U.S. 218 travels 12.2 miles south from I-90 to the city of Lyle and the Iowa border. The highway stair steps southeast through the Hawkeye state to Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Keokuk.
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Interstate 90 East

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I-90 angles northeast from Exit 189 / CSAH 13 to Dexter and Rochester.
I-90 angles northeast from Exit 189 / CSAH 13 to Dexter and Rochester.
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MN 16 branches east along the old routing of U.S. 16 to Spring Valley and Preston.
MN 16 branches east along the old routing of U.S. 16 to Spring Valley and Preston.
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References:

  1. State of Minnesota Department of Highways Road Life Studies Construction Project Log Record (pdf), Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT).

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT). (n.d.). I-90 Bridge Replacements - Austin. MNDOT. https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d6/projects/i90-austin-bridge-replacements/index.html

Baughn, J. (n.d.). IM RAIL over I 90. BridgeReports.com. retrieved August 8, 2020 from https://bridgereports.com/1688740/

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Page Updated Saturday August 08, 2020.