Got bottleneck? Truckers know all about the problems that await on the major highways in Minneapolis, MN and other parts of the metro area these days.
It’s been a long, hot summer for truckers who rely on Interstate 35W to deliver throughout the Minneapolis area. The nearly $240-million rebuild is putting a huge squeeze on north and southbound traffic just south of downtown Minneapolis.
The closure of critical entrance and exit ramps along 35W is backing traffic up during morning and afternoon rush hours onto Interstate 94 and other highways. It’s also forcing commuters to rely on city streets which creates additional congestion. To make matters worse, some of the alternate routes are also undergoing repair work.
How quickly truckers and motorists will begin to notice better drive times is anyone’s guess as fall begins to close in. September commuters usually find there’s an added complication, especially during drive-time; most public and private schools are back in session which creates more traffic and slow-downs.
If Bay and Bay drivers are expecting any permanent construction relief as the snow begins to fly later this year, they realized it’ll only last a matter of months. The rebuild of I-35W from downtown Minneapolis to 43rd street is expected to last over the next three road construction seasons.
The fact that city and state road construction projects are happening at the same time is being blamed on the availability of money and just plain old bad timing. But truckers are all too familiar with the reality that infrastructure in places like Minneapolis is nearly a half-century old, crumbling, and in need of repair or replacement.
While some are wishing the project could be accelerated by encouraging road crews to work around the clock, others are quick to point out the labor required to do something like that isn’t available.
Bay and Bay is familiar with labor shortage issues. We’re constantly looking for quality drivers who can deliver in Minneapolis, no matter the frustrations they may encounter. Bay & Bay is rewarding drivers with pay increases and competitive benefit packages. We also have great local opportunities in the Minneapolis area and OTR positions available nationwide.
Learn more and find out why Bay & Bay is known as a quality driven tradition. If you’ve got the right stuff, call (888) 801-3026, or visit our web page for more details and information about how you can join our growing team in the Minneapolis area and other parts of country.