Off-road work and periodic lane closures to occur anytime on this project
Work zone transitions, construction wraps up
We're getting ready to wrap up the first full construction season on I-94 and open the new westbound lanes and bridge over Wright County Rd. 19. Latest project email update (Nov. 5, 2025)
Here’s what to expect through Nov. 14:
Both directions will encounter lane shifts and single-lane traffic at off-peak hours (mainly overnight hours between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.)
Westbound I-94 lanes will shift onto the new lanes overnight on Fri, Nov. 7
Eastbound I-94 lanes will shift back to mainline by Fri, Nov. 14
I-94 will remain open to two lanes each way over the 2025-2026 winter season
The speed limit will return to 70 miles per hour. However, motorists should continue to slow down if road conditions deteriorate or traffic is congested
2025 project milestones
Reconstructed the westbound road surface
Added a third westbound lane from Co. Rd. 37 in Albertville to west of Hwy 25 in Monticello
Replaced the westbound bridge over Wright Co. Rd. 19 in Albertville
Widened the westbound bridge over Co. Rd. 75 in Monticello
Replaced or repaired underground pipes
Began work on the noise walls along I-94 near Monticello
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.
