I-494

Traffic impacts

Current

Lane closures

5 a.m. through 5 p.m. Sat, Nov. 17

• WB I-494 is reduced to two lanes between Blaine Ave. and Hardman Ave.

Tue, Sept. 11 through spring 2019

• Concord St. will be reduced to a single lane between Richmond St. and Villaume Ave.

Ramp closures

Wed, Sept. 19 through late November

• The ramp from WB I-494 to 5th Ave. is closed
  • Detour: WB I-494 to Hwy 52 ramps

Aug. 24 through late November

• Concord St. to EB I-494 will be closed
  • Detour: Villaume Ave, Hardman Ave, Richmond St. (PDF)

Aug. 7 through fall 2018

• WB I-494 access from Maxwell Ave. is closed
  • Detour: Bailey Rd., EB I-494 and Lake Rd. to access WB I-494 (PDF)

Aug. 7 through spring 2019

• WB I-494 to and from Concord St. is closed
  • Detour: Hardman Ave. (PDF)

Upcoming

Details about upcoming closures will be provided when available.

About these projects

Summary of work

Blaine Ave. to Hardman Ave.

• I-494 bridge deck over Concord St/Hwy 156
• Widen and resurface
• Replace joints
• Construct auxiliary lane on WB I-494 between Hardman Ave. and west of 7th Ave.
• Replace or repair I-494 pavement between Hardman Ave. and 5th Ave.
• Improve drainage and construct ponds
• Construct noise and retaining walls

Minnesota River to Hardman Ave.

• I-494 bridge decks over I-35E
• Resurface
• Replace joints
• Repair I-494 pavement between 3rd Ave. and the east side of the Minnesota River bridge
• Improve drainage and construct ponds
• Replace lighting
• Add turn lane and replace signals at I-494 and Pilot Knob Rd.

STEM program

MnDOT recognizes the need to develop a diverse and talented workforce to fulfill our vision of creating a safe, efficient and sustainable transportation system for the future. 

MnDOT partnered with other organizations to create an interactive program to integrate bridge architecture, design and engineering into a school curriculum.

• Learn more about the STEM program