Drivers in the southern and western parts of the Twin Cities metro will need to weather some major road closures this weekend.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation said I-494 will be closed in both directions starting late Friday night.

According to the agency, the westbound lanes between Highway 77 and I-35W, as well as the eastbound lanes between Highway 100 and Highway 77, will be closed starting at 10 p.m. Additionally, all ramps between these two sections will be closed starting from 20:00.

Both ramp and road closures will be in effect until 5 a.m. Monday.

A detour using highways 100, 62 and 77 will be in effect. Below are maps showing closure points and alternative routes.

In addition to this closure, Highway 169 will be closed in both directions during daylight hours (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) due to a painting project on the 36th Street bridge.

This closure will affect lanes between I-394 and I-94. A detour will be implemented using portions of I-394, I-494, and I-94. The map showing the closure and route is shown in the picture below.

Below you can find an interactive traffic map showing current conditions.