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I-90 bridge reconstruction

Austin

About this project

I-90 bridge reconstruction project map
I-90 bridge reconstruction project map

Public meeting

The public is invited to attend an in-person information meeting about the project.

Date: Wednesday, March 27
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Austin Public Library, 323 4th Ave. NE, Austin, MN

There is not a formal presentation. People may arrive at any time to learn, ask questions and sign up for updates.

People unable to attend the in-person event will be able to review information and displays from the meeting afterward on the project website and provide comments on the plans.

MnDOT invites and encourages participation by all.  If you need an ASL, foreign language interpreter, or other reasonable accommodation, or need documents in an alternative format (such as braille or large print), please email your request to Janet Miller at ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or call 651-366-4720.

Summary of work

I-90 is an important national east-west transportation route that connects many population centers in the U.S. in the Austin area. I-90 was built in the 1950s and the structures are at the end of their useful design life.

There are six sites along I-90 in Austin that have bridges that are scheduled to be replaced or repaired in 2024 to 2026. A bridge at 11th Dr. NE was replaced in 2017 and a bridge at 28th St. NE was replaced in 2021.

Construction in 2024 will begin mid-April and go through the fall.

Which bridges are part of this project?

There are six bridges along I-90 in Austin involved in the project with each having different needs. This video outlines the project.

2024-2025
Oakland Ave. W / Hwy 105

A new bridge will be constructed at Oakland Ave. (Hwy 105) over I-90. Hwy 105 will be closed during construction. A detour will be provided using 14th St. The new bridge will include a wide walkway, which will connect to a future city/county trail. This construction is currently scheduled for 2024. View the proposed design.

4th St. / Co. Rd. 45

A new interchange will be constructed to replace the current interchange. The new layout will provide for safer walkway crossings of I-90 and improved traffic flow.  4th St. will be closed for construction starting in the fall of 2024 and through the majority of the 2025 construction season. 14th St. will be used as the detour route. This construction is currently scheduled for 2024-2025. View the proposed design.

6th St.

Both I-90 bridges over 6th St. will be resurfaced along with the construction of two new highway bridges over the Cedar River. It is anticipated that the EB I-90 bridge work at the Cedar River and 6th St. will occur in the 2024 construction season and the WB I-90 bridge work at the Cedar River and 6t St. will occur in the 2025 construction season. 6th St. under I-90 will remain open during this construction. This construction is currently scheduled for 2024-2025.

2026
14th St. / Hwy 218 North

The two bridges at this location will be replaced by one bridge and roundabouts will be constructed at each ramp intersection with 14th St. The southbound bridge will stay open to the extent possible during construction. Short duration detours will be provided at 4th St. This construction is currently scheduled for 2026. View the proposed design.

21st St. / Hwy 218 South

The 21st St. bridge and the south ramps will be reconstructed. The new bridge crossing will provide a wide walkway and connections to local trails. 21st St. will be closed during construction. 11th Dr. and 28th St. will be available for short detours. This construction is currently scheduled for 2026. View the proposed design.

Traffic impacts

Details about traffic impacts will be shared closer to the start of construction in 2024.