Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

I-90 Fairmont to Blue Earth

Project overview

Sixteen miles of westbound and eastbound I-90 between Hwy 15 in Fairmont and the Blue Earth River has been resurfaced and bridges repaired.

I-90 Fairmont to Blue Earth project area map
I-90 Fairmont to Blue Earth project map. Click for PDF version.

Traffic impacts

  • Only minor lane and shoulder closures remain.

Summary of work

  • Resurface traffic lanes, shoulders, and ramps with concrete for long-term pavement improvements
  • Repair and rehabilitate bridges on or over I-90, including: bridges over Center Creek, 230th Ave, 290th Ave (CR 59), 320th Ave (CR 1), and 345th Ave (CR 5)
  • Improve drainage by cleaning, repairing, or replacing pipes and culverts
  • Add interchange lighting at 260th Ave (CR 53) and 320th Ave (CR 1)