Freeways and highways around the Twin Cities metro area are being closed Saturday night, according to a tweet by MnDot, which also noted that “routes will remain open for motorists to exit downtown areas.”

The following stretches will be shut down starting at 7 p.m. Saturday:

  • I-35W north and south bound lanes between I-694 and Highway 62.
  • I-35E north and south bound lanes between Highway 36 and Highway 62
  • I-94 east and west bound between I-694 and the I-694 and I-494 interchange
  • I-394 east between Highway 100 and I-94
  • Highway 55 north and south bound between Highway 62 and I-94

Officials warn of another night of protests that could turn dangerous in the Twin Cites Saturday night. A curfew is in effect in Minneapolis and St. Paul starting at 8 p.m.