Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

I-94 Gap—Albertville to Monticello

Wright County

New lanes open

Work zone through Nov. 7

I-94 between Hwy 25 and Wright Co. Rd. 18

Project location map on I-94 Albertville to Monticello
I-94 Albertville to Monticello work zone. Select image to enlarge
  • Interstate travelers are now using the newly constructed, permanent six-lane segment—three lanes in each direction
  • Only remaining two lane areas are at the east and west ends of the work zone used to temporarily shift traffic in the median
    • The temporary crossovers will be removed and the final third lane built in each direction, closing the gap
  • Expect periodic single-lane closures in both directions as crews finish the project
  • Emergency closures: Use nearest exit and follow I-94 alternate route signs
  • Use 511mn.org for current conditions, including snow and ice weather

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.

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 - COMPLETE
  • Add a third eastbound lane from west of Hwy 25 in Monticello to Co. Rd. 19 in Albertville - COMPLETE
  • Replace the westbound bridge over Wright Co. Rd. 19 in Albertville - COMPLETE
  • Widen the westbound bridge over Co. Rd. 75 in Monticello - COMPLETE
  • Replace or repair underground pipes - COMPLETE
  • Install two noise walls along I-94 in the Monticello area
    • South side of EB I-94 east of Wright Co. Rd. 18/Fenning Ave. - COMPLETE
    • North side of WB I-94, east of Broadway St. - COMPLETE

Overall work, impacts

Periodic lane closures and off-road work to occur at anytime on this project.

Dates Work Impacts
April 7 -late October 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 - early summer 2027 Wrap up any work Periodic lane or shoulder closures
COMPLETE
July 22 - Oct. 25, 2024

Prepare work areas, includes road widening, temporary median crossovers

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COMPLETE
April 14 - Nov. 14, 2025
Construct westbound, includes noisewalls, WB Co. Rd. 19 bridge, Co. Rd. 18 ramps -

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.

Schedule is subject to change.