I-94 construction in Minneapolis starts Monday

There are 2 seasons in Minnesota so apparently, winter is over. Road construction season kicks off with one of worst projects of the year. Rebuilding I-94 from Shingle Creek Parkway in Brooklyn Center to Nicollet in Minneapolis. This is mostly a north south segment which is 4-5 lanes wide in each direction. They closing 2 lanes in each direction until fall. They are also closing one side of the tunnel for a few months each. You will want to avoid this area like the plague. Here is a note from MN DOT on the work and links to the timelines.

I-94 project work begins Mon, Mar. 20

On Monday, work will start under bridges. Also, lane restrictions are planned on eastbound I-94 from just west of Shingle Creek Pkwy toward Hwy 252. Traffic will be reduced to two lanes.

The $46.3 million maintenance and preservation project includes work on 50 bridges, including the Lowry Tunnel, and resurfaces nine miles of the interstate.  

Motorists will see lane restrictions for much of the spring, summer and fall. Traffic restrictions and ramp and road closures will regularly change throughout the project. Motorists should plan ahead, prepare for delays and pay attention to work zones.

More about this project

Visit the project website for updates on traffic impacts: www.mndot.gov/metro/projects/i94brooklyncntr