This webpage is not updated over the weekend/overnight. For up-to-date information on traffic impacts, visit 511mn.org.
Traffic impacts
I-494 project location map.
All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent.
Current
Ramp closures
Wed, April 17 through Mon, May 2
- The ramp from WB I-494 to EB Hwy 5 is closed
- Detour: WB I-494 to 24th Ave. to EB I-494 (PNG)
- The ramp from WB I-494 to 34th Ave. is closed
- Detour: WB I-494 to 24th Ave. to 77th St. to Airport Ln. to 34th Ave. (PNG)
Upcoming
Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be posted as details become available. Motorists can expect weekend, nighttime and directional closures.
Lane closures
Mon, April 29 through late June
- WB I-494 is reduced to two lanes from 34th Ave. to 24th Ave.
Ramp closures
Late April through October
- The ramp from WB Hwy 5 to EB I-494 is closed
- Detour: 34th to EB Hwy 5 to EB Hwy 62 to SB I-35E to EB I-494
- The ramp from 34th Ave. to EB I-494 is closed
- Detour: EB Hwy 5 to EB Hwy 62 to SB I-35E to EB I-494
Late May through early June
- The ramp from WB I-494 to NB Hwy 77 is closed
- Detour: WB I-494 to SB Hwy 77 to EB I-494 to NB Hwy 77
- The ramp WB I-494 to 24th Ave. is closed
- Detour: WB I-494 to SB Hwy 77 to EB I-494 to 24th Ave.
- The ramp 34th Ave. to WB I-494 is closed
- Detour: WB I-494 to SB Hwy 77 to EB I-494 to 34th Ave.
About this project
MnDOT is doing work on the I-494 bridge over the Minnesota River. This 43-year-old bridge is in need of major repairs to continue to safely transport people and goods between the cities of Bloomington, Eagan, and Mendota Heights. Once construction is completed, travelers using the bridge will enjoy a smoother safer road. The project will also extend the life of the bridge and improve drainage.
Summary of work
- Repair pavement on I-494
- Reconstruct the regional trail
- Replace bridge joints
- Repair bridge deck, beam ends and railings
- Reconstruct bearings
- Replace highway lighting
- Repair/replace drainage