I-494 overnight directional closures scheduled from June 29 through July 2 between I-35W and Highway 77
ROSEVILLE, Minn. — Another round of overnight directional closures on Interstate 494 between Interstate 35W and Highway 77 are scheduled to start on the evening of June 29 and continue nightly through the early morning of July 2. The closures are necessary to allow crews to pour the 12th Avenue bridge deck over I-494, according to Minnesota Department of Transportation.
10 p.m. June 29 through 5 a.m. July 1; 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly — Westbound I-494 closure
Beginning at 10 p.m. Monday, June 29 through 5 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, crews will close westbound I-494 between Highway 77 and I-35W nightly. The detour is northbound Highway 77 to westbound Highway 62 to southbound I-35W.
10 p.m., July 1 to 5 a.m., July 2 — Eastbound I-494 closure
Then starting 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 1 through 5 a.m. Thursday, July 2, crews will close eastbound I-494 between Highway 77 and I-35W. The detour is northbound I-35W to eastbound Highway 62 to southbound Highway 77.
During this same time, westbound I-494 will be reduced to one lane between Highway 77 and I-35W and the ramp from westbound I-494 to Lyndale Avenue will be closed.
Also, beginning 10 p.m. Thursday, July 2 through 5 a.m. Friday, July 3 eastbound I-494 will be reduced to one lane between I-35W and Highway 77.
All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather dependent and subject to change. MnDOT urges motorists to always be attentive, drive with caution and slow down in work zones where workers are present.
Stay informed on the I-494 project
Learn more about this project and sign up for email updates to stay informed: mndot.gov/metro/projects/i494edina-richfield/index.html
About the I-494 project
Construction to improve I-494 in Bloomington, Edina and Richfield is taking place across multiple projects. The first project began in 2023 and will be completed in fall 2026. The second project is scheduled to start in 2027 and will be completed in fall 2030.
The primary goal of the I-494 work is to reduce congestion, improve travel times and safety, and enhance access for people walking, biking and using transit.
A key improvement will provide I-494 E-ZPass lanes from Highway 169 in Edina to Highway 77 in Richfield. The E-ZPass lanes are scheduled to be open by 2030. Another core improvement is new ramps at the I-35W and I-494 interchange that will give motorists a safer merging experience. These ramps are scheduled to be completed in 2026.
For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org.
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