Off-road work and periodic lane closures to occur anytime on this project
I-94 Albertville to Monticello work zone. Select image to enlarge
Work resumes Tue, April 7
I-94
Impacts: Both directions will encounter lane shifts and single-lane traffic at off-peak hours (mainly overnight hours between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.)
Work: Prepare the 2026 work zone
April-fall 2026
I-94
Impacts: Open two lanes each way at peak travel times
Expect lane shifts, no shoulders, concrete barriers, reduced speeds
Periodic lane closures at off-peak hours usually overnight hours
Work: Reconstruct and expand eastbound I-94, includes: driving lanes, drainage structures, to/from access ramps and noisewalls in Monticello
In the event of a I-94 crash and closure: Use the nearest exit and follow posted alternate route signs.
All six lanes to open in late fall.
About this project
Improve and expand I-94 to six lanes, three in each direction, to close the gap between Albertville and Monticello, Wright County. All six lanes to open late fall 2026.
Summary of work
Reconstruct the road surface
Add a third westbound lane from Co. Rd. 37 in Albertville to west of Hwy 25 in Monticello - COMPLETE
Add a third eastbound lane from west of Hwy 25 in Monticello to Co. Rd. 19 in Albertville
Replace the westbound bridge over Wright Co. Rd. 19 in Albertville - COMPLETE
Widen the westbound bridge over Co. Rd. 75 in Monticello - COMPLETE
Watch a quick clip to learn about this future I-94 project between Albertville and Monticello.
Source: MnDOT Vimeo Channel
MnDOT Materials and Road Research facility (MnROAD)
When complete in 2026, the westbound lanes in the MnROAD area from Albertville to Monticello will be as they are today—except three lanes. The future test section along westbound I-94, will be for truck traffic only. Drivers will use a entrance ramp from westbound I-94, drive on the test section and use a exit ramp back onto westbound. Signs will signify truckers a road test is in operation and they need to exit ahead. More details to become available when known.
