I-94 Gap—Albertville to Monticello

Current impacts

Periodic lane closures

Westbound I-94

Through mid-March

• Periodic single-lane closures between Hwy 241 St. Michael and Wright Co. Rd. 18 in Monticello (8 p.m. to noon each overnight)

Eastbound I-94

Through mid-March

• Periodic single-lane closures between Wright Co. Rd. 18 in Monticello and Hwy 241 in St. Michael. (7 p.m. to 5 a.m. each overnight)

What to expect in the work zone

• Reduced speeds, lane shifts, workers and flashing equipment
• Off-road work may occur anytime
• Pay attention to the road as sight distances lessen in the night hours
• Crews will collect field data and bore material samples

Schedule is tentative. Good weather is necessary to do this work.

About this project

Plans are underway to improve and expand I-94 to three lanes in each direction to close the gap between Albertville and Monticello. Work begins as early as 2024.

Preliminary design has begun and MnDOT will develop a final concept, complete the environmental process and deliver construction plans.

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Summary of work

• Reconstruct the road surface
• Add a third westbound lane from Co. Rd. 37 in Albertville to west of Hwy 25 in Monticello
• Add a third eastbound lane from west of Hwy 25 in Monticello to Co. Rd. 19 in Albertville
• Replace the westbound bridge over Wright Co. Rd. 19 in Albertville
• Widen the westbound bridge over Co. Rd. 75 in Monticello
• Replace or repair underground pipes
• Install potential noise walls along I-94 in the Monticello area

Project minute

Watch a quick clip to learn about this future I-94 project between Albertville and Monticello.

Source: MnDOT Vimeo Channel
Project scope and summary of work yet to be determined depending on available funds.