The first closure is expected to take place at 10 p.m. Thursday until 5 a.m. Friday.

The second closure is expected to last from 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday.

Crews will begin closing the I-35W ramps about an hour before closing the interstate during this work, according to MnDOT.

For the detour, drivers can take I-94, Interstate 394, Highway 100 and Highway 62.

The closures are part of the larger 35W@94: Downtown to Crosstown project.