All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent.
Current
Nighttime work and construction noise
Residents that live near I-494 between the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers may hear noise beginning this week as crews work to remove pavement, set barrier and pave the road. We will update you if the schedule changes as this work progresses.
Lane closures
7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tue, July 7
EB I-494 reduced to a single lane between Pilot Knob Rd and Dodd Rd.
Ramp closures
7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tue, July 7
EB I-494 ramp to NB I-35E closed
Detour: Hwy 149/Dodd Road Ramp to WB I-494 to access NB I-35E.
Upcoming
Information about upcoming closures will be provided as details become available.
About these projects
Summary of work
I-494 between the Minnesota River and Hardman Ave. project location map.
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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.
I-494 between Blaine Ave. and Hardman Ave. project location map.
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Complete: Blaine Ave. to Hardman Ave.
I-494 bridge deck over Concord St./Hwy 156
Widened and resurfaced
Replaced joints
Constructed auxiliary lane on WB I-494 between Hardman Ave. and west of 7th Ave.
Replaced or repaired I-494 pavement between Hardman Ave. and 5th Ave.
Improved drainage and constructed ponds
Constructed noise and retaining walls
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.
