I-494 overnight directional closures scheduled June 23 and June 24 between I-35W and Highway 77
ROSEVILLE, Minn. — Plan ahead for overnight directional closures on Interstate 494 between I-35W and Highway 77 starting on the evenings of June 23 and June 24, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
10 p.m., June 23 to 5 a.m., June 24 — Eastbound I-494 closure
Beginning at 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 23 through 5 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, crews will close eastbound I-494 between I-35W and Highway 77. The detour is northbound I-35W to eastbound Highway 62 to southbound Highway 77.
10 p.m., June 24 to 5 a.m., June 25 — Westbound I-494 closure
Then starting 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 24 through 5 a.m. Thursday, June 25, crews will close westbound I-494 between Highway 77 and I-35W. The detour is northbound Highway 77 to westbound Highway 62 to southbound I-35W.
These overnight closures are necessary to allow crews to work on the 12th Ave. bridge over I-494.
All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather dependent and subject to change. MnDOT urges motorists to always be attentive, drive with caution and slow down in work zones where workers are present.
Stay informed on the I-494 project
Learn more about this project and sign up for email updates to stay informed: mndot.gov/metro/projects/i494edina-richfield/index.html
About the I-494 project
Construction to improve I-494 in Bloomington, Edina and Richfield is taking place across multiple projects. The first project began in 2023 and will be completed in fall 2026. The second project is scheduled to start in 2027 and will be completed in fall 2030.
The primary goal of the I-494 work is to reduce congestion, improve travel times and safety, and enhance access for people walking, biking and using transit.
A key improvement will provide I-494 E-ZPass lanes from Highway 169 in Edina to Highway 77 in Richfield. The E-ZPass lanes are scheduled to be open by 2030. Another core improvement is new ramps at the I-35W and I-494 interchange that will give motorists a safer merging experience. These ramps are scheduled to be completed in 2026.
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