Off-road work and periodic lane closures to occur anytime on this project
Both directions of I-94
Through early/mid-November
Open two lanes each way at peak travel times between Hwy 241 and Hwy 25
Expect lane shifts, no shoulders, concrete barriers, reduced speeds
Work: Reconstruct and expand westbound, includes: driving lanes, bridges or drainage structures, to/from access ramps and noisewalls
Wright Co. Rd. 19
Through mid-June
Periodic lane closures
About this project
Improve and expand I-94 to six lanes, three in each direction, to close the gap between Albertville and Monticello, Wright County. All six lanes to open late fall 2026.
I-94 Albertville to Monticello work zone. Select image to enlarge
Summary of work
Reconstruct the road surface
Add a third westbound lane from Co. Rd. 37 in Albertville to west of Hwy 25 in Monticello
Add a third eastbound lane from west of Hwy 25 in Monticello to Co. Rd. 19 in Albertville
Replace the westbound bridge over Wright Co. Rd. 19 in Albertville
Widen the westbound bridge over Co. Rd. 75 in Monticello
Open to two lanes, both directions: traffic on eastbound side; expect changes to access
Spring - fall 2026
Construct eastbound, includes noisewalls, Co. Rd. 18 ramps
Open to two lanes, both directions: traffic on westbound side of interstate; expect changes to access
Spring - summer 2027
Wrap up any work
Periodic lane closures
Project minute
Watch a quick clip to learn about this future I-94 project between Albertville and Monticello.
Source: MnDOT Vimeo Channel
MnDOT Materials and Road Research facility (MnROAD)
When complete in 2026, the westbound lanes in the MnROAD area from Albertville to Monticello will be as they are today—except three lanes. The future test section along westbound I-94, will be for truck traffic only. Drivers will use a entrance ramp from westbound I-94, drive on the test section and use a exit ramp back onto westbound. Signs will signify truckers a road test is in operation and they need to exit ahead. More details to become available when known.
