Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

I-494 Bridge over Minnesota River

Bloomington, Eagan and Mendota Heights

This webpage is not updated over the weekend/overnight. For up-to-date information on traffic impacts, visit 511mn.org.

Traffic impacts

I-494 bridge over the Minnesota River between 24th Ave. in Bloomington and Pilot Knob Rd. in Mendota Heights/Eagan project location map

I-494 project location map.

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All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent.

Current

Trail closure

Mon, March 10 through late October
  • Regional trail running parallel to WB I-494 between Pilot Knob Rd. and American Blvd. is closed for reconstruction
    • There is no planned detour for this closure. If you plan on utilizing this trail, please plan ahead as some nearby options may be unpaved or dirt trails
Through Fri, April 25; 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly
  • Eastbound I-494 is reduced to one lane between Hwy 5 and Hwy 13

Upcoming

Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be posted as details become available. Motorists can expect weekend, nighttime and directional closures.

Lane closures

7 p.m. Thu, April 24 through 5 a.m. Fri, April 25
  • Wetbound I-494 is reduced to two lanes between Hwy 13 and Hwy 5
9 p.m. Sun, April 27 through 5 a.m. Mon, April 28
  • I-494 is reduced to two lanes in both directions between Hwy 5 and Hwy 13
9 p.m. Mon, April 28 through 5 a.m. Tue, April 29
  • Eastbound I-494 is reduced to one lane in both directions between Hwy 5 and Hwy 13
5 a.m. Tue, April 29 through November 
  • I-494 is reduced to two lanes in both directions between Hwy 5 and Hwy 13 

Ramp closures

9 p.m. Mon, April 28 through November 

About this project

MnDOT is doing work on the I-494 bridge over the Minnesota River. This 43-year-old bridge is in need of major repairs to continue to safely transport people and goods between the cities of Bloomington, Eagan, and Mendota Heights. Once construction is completed, travelers using the bridge will enjoy a smoother safer road. The project will also extend the life of the bridge and improve drainage.

Summary of work

  • Repair pavement on I-494
  • Reconstruct the regional trail
  • Replace bridge joints
  • Repair bridge deck, beam ends and railings
  • Reconstruct bearings
  • Replace highway lighting
  • Repair/replace drainage