Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

I-494

Inver Grove Heights, South St. Paul

Traffic impacts

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.

Upcoming

Information about upcoming closures will be provided as details become available.

About these projects

Summary of work

I-494 project location map

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 project location map

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.