Project summary
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will complete concrete resurfacing (unbonded concrete overlay) on westbound Interstate 94 from Alexandria to the Douglas/Todd County line near Osakis. There are seven bridges total on the project, four of which will include full replacements of the eastbound and westbound bridges that cross the Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway and County Road 23.
Construction will be completed over two years. In 2024, westbound I-94 will close for concrete resurfacing and bridge work/replacements. Then, in 2025, eastbound I-94 will close for the eastbound bridge work/replacements. Motorists can expect to encounter crossovers and head-to-head traffic in this area during construction.
The overall project will address identified needs of pavement condition and ride quality, and guardrail improvements to improve safety and reduce ongoing maintenance costs.
Key project elements
- Concrete resurfacing 12.75 miles of westbound I-94
- Bridge rehabilitation and replacements
- New edge drains for drainage improvement
- Guardrail replacements/upgrades
Traffic impacts
- Lane clousures in both directions begin April 8 for guardrail replacements and traffic control/crossover installation
- WB lanes close and crossovers/head-to-head traffic through the project area begins early May
- Lake Burgen rest area to close to all traffic for adjacent parking lot improvement project.