03/01/2026
Construction Update: I-94 and I-394
I-394 weekend closure: Feb. 27-March 2
I-394 from downtown Minneapolis to Hwy 100 will be closed in both directions this weekend from 10 p.m., Friday, Feb. 27 to 5 a.m., Monday, March 2 as crews remove the Penn Ave. bridge deck.
The MnDOT detour for the I-394 weekend closure is to use I-94, I-694 and Hwy 169. View the detour map.
Eastbound — north on Hwy 169, east on I-694, east on I-94.
Westbound ?— west on I-94, west on I-694, south on Hwy 169.
The I-394 weekend closure is part of a MnDOT I-394 construction project that will continue through November 2026 to make important safety improvements and extend the life of more than 30 bridges and the highway.
When I-394 reopens on Monday, March 2, motorists traveling westbound I-394 between downtown Minneapolis and Highway 100 in Golden Valley should expect delays — especially during afternoon rush hours — and plan for reduced driving lanes and ramp closures through mid-summer.
Stay informed on the I-394 project:
Visit the project webpage
Sign up for I-394 project email updates
Stay informed on the nearby Hwy 12 project and sign up for email updates
Plan your trip: Visit www.511mn.org or download the free 511MN app for real-time traffic and travel information.
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