Eastbound I-394 from Highway 100 to downtown Minneapolis to close Sept. 18-21 for repairs
ROSEVILLE, Minn. — Eastbound Interstate 394 will close this weekend between Highway 100 and downtown Minneapolis beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18 through 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). The closure is needed so crews can safely and efficiently replace the bridge joints on the eastbound I-394 ramp to eastbound I-94, paint the Penn Avenue bridge beams over I-394 and complete other needed repairs in the work zone.
During the closure, which will begin after Friday's morning rush hour, traffic will be detoured to northbound Highway 169 and eastbound I-94. Westbound I-394 will remain fully open to traffic, including for people leaving work or events in downtown Minneapolis.
“Closing eastbound I-394 during this time allows us to complete these necessary tasks safely while limiting traffic impacts and keeping the project on schedule,” said Tim Nelson, Director of Construction, Surveys and Materials at MnDOT Metro District. “We appreciate everyone’s patience as we move closer toward completing this essential repair project this fall.”
The work is part of a MnDOT project that is repairing and restoring more than 30 bridges across I-94 and I-394.
All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather dependent and subject to change.
MnDOT urges drivers to always be attentive, drive with caution and slow down in work zones where workers are present.
Drivers are also encouraged to check 511 for real-time traffic updates and plan for additional travel time to reach destinations.
More I-394 and I-94 weekend directional closures ahead
While MnDOT aims to minimize construction impacts as much as possible, Minnesotans should expect additional I-394 and I-94 directional weekend closures that will be announced soon as crews move closer toward completing the project.
Stay informed on the I-394-Minneapolis project
MnDOT encourages people to learn more about this project by visiting the I-394 project website and signing up for email updates.
Stay informed on these nearby I-394 and west metro projects
- I-394 in St. Louis Park at Louisiana Avenue and Xenia Avenue/Park Place Boulevard — through early November.
- Highway 12 in Wayzata and Minnetonka — through November.
- I-394 at Plymouth Road and Ridgedale Drive — through November.
For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org.
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