I-94 and I-394 in Minneapolis project

Construction starting soon! Closures begin Mon, July 14!

This webpage is not updated over the weekend/overnight. For up-to-date information on traffic impacts, visit 511mn.org.

Traffic impacts

I-394 between Penn Avenue and North 11th Street and I-94 between Highway 55/Olson Memorial Highway and Dunwoody Boulevard in Minneapolis project location map — I-94 and I-394 project location map.

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All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent.

Upcoming

Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be posted as details become available. Motorists can expect lane and ramp closures during construction. Motorists should be aware that some nearby construction projects will have overlapping traffic impacts with the I-394/I-94 Minneapolis work.

Lane closures

Mon, July 14 through November

I-394 E-ZPass lanes will be closed in both directions between downtown Minneapolis and Hwy 100

Construction schedule

I-394 E-ZPass lanes closed in Minneapolis — View full-size image

July to November 2025

I-394 E-ZPass lanes will be closed in both directions between downtown Minneapolis and Hwy 100

I-394 westbound lanes closed in Minneapolis — View full-size image

Spring 2026 to summer 2026

Westbound I-394 will be reduced to two lanes using E-ZPass lanes between downtown Minneapolis and Hwy 100
E-ZPass lanes will be open to all traffic
The Penn Ave. bridge will be closed

I-394 eastbound lanes closed in Minneapolis — View full-size image

Summer 2026 to fall 2026

Eastbound I-394 is reduced to two lanes using E-ZPass lanes between downtown Minneapolis and Hwy 100
E-ZPass lanes will be open to all traffic
The Penn Ave. bridge will be closed

About this project

Starting in July, we will begin repairing bridges and ramps along I-394 and I-94 between downtown Minneapolis and Hwy 100. This project includes maintenance to the Dunwoody Blvd. ramp, replacing the deck for the Penn Ave. bridge that crosses over I-394, and other improvements along I-394 between downtown Minneapolis and Hwy 100.

Summary of work

Repair 34 bridges and ramps along I-394 and I-94, including the Penn Ave. bridge, the I-394 bridges over I-94 and Dunwoody Blvd. and ramps at the I-94/I-394 interchange
Realign the I-394 to Dunwoody Blvd. ramp
Replace the deck on part of the Dunwoody Blvd. bridge
Replace bridge joints, repair pavement, and improve drainage at various locations in the project area
Replace the Penn Ave. bridge deck
Accessibility, lighting, and sidewalk improvements at Dunwoody Blvd.
Accessibility and sidewalk improvements at Penn Ave.