(ABC 6 News) — The southbound Highway 52 exit to Civic Center Drive in Rochester will be closed Nov. 6-7.

Motorists will be detoured as maintenance crews replace safety equipment at the exit, according to MnDOT.

Southbound Exit 56A will close at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6 and remain closed through Thursday, November 7.

The detour for this route is to travel past the exit and used Exit 55B, turn left to cross Hwy 52, and turn left again to return to northbound Hwy 52. Then, motorists can use northbound Exit 56A to exit at Civic Center Drive.

If work is completed ahead of time, crews will reopen the ramp at that time.

MnDOT is reminding drivers that the closed interchange is a busy commuter route, so people should make plans for traffic slowdowns through this area, especially at peak travel times in the mornings and afternoons.

Drivers traveling too fast and not paying attention are the main causes of work zone crashes. Here are some reminders:

• Obey posted speed limits. The fine for speeding in a work zone is $300.
• Drive undistracted. Avoid using phones, mobile devices, adjusting the radio – even eating – while in work zones.
• Move over. Give workers room to safely complete their work.
• Be patient. Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
• Avoid making unnecessary lane changes.
• Never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.
• Expect work zones to constantly change. Day to day you could experience lane shifts, closures, narrower lanes, moving workers and vehicles.