I-94 East Metro Interchange

Traffic impacts

Current

All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent.

Lane Closures

6 a.m. Thu, May 30 through September

• WB Tamarack Rd. is reduced to a single lane between Weir Dr. and Bielenberg Dr.
• EB 10th St. is reduced to a single lane between Hallmark Ave. and Helmo Ave.

Ramp Closures

7 p.m. Fri, May 31 through September

• Ramp from WB I-94 to SB I-494 is closed
• Detour: NB I-694, WB 10th St., SB I-694 (PDF)
• Ramp from SB I-694 to EB I-94 is closed
• Detour: SB I-494, EB Tamarack Rd., NB I-494 (PDF)

6 a.m. Thu, May 30 through September

• Tamarack Rd. entrance ramp to SB I-494
• NB I-494 exit ramp to Tamarack Rd.
• Ramp from 10th St. to NB I-694
  • Please note: These ramps listed above are closed to local traffic to accommodate the I-94/I-494/I-694 interchange detours

Upcoming

Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be provided as details become available.

About this project

The I-94/I-494/I-694 interchange and bridge safety reconstruction project consists of rebuilding the ramp to improve the curvature. The southbound auxiliary lane, buffer lane and reconstructed ramp will provide more space for trucks to slow and better navigate the ramp.

Summary of work

• Replace and widen northbound and southbound interchange bridges
• Repair pavement
• Construct new southbound auxiliary lane from 10th St. to I-94
• Construct new southbound auxiliary lane from I-94 to Tamarack Rd.
• Add northbound and southbound buffer lanes
• Reconstruct ramp