This release was revised on March 16, 2026, with new closure dates.
Update: Overnight I-394 road, lane closures in Minneapolis rescheduled due to snowstorm
Closures and lane reductions will allow crews to safely work on Penn Avenue bridge deck; I-394 project continues through November
ROSEVILLE, Minn. —The Interstate 394 overnight closures and lane reductions previously slated to start March 16 have been rescheduled by the Minnesota Department of Transportation due to this past weekend's snowstorm. The traffic impacts will now start on March 19. These closures will allow crews to safely work on the Penn Avenue bridge deck.
Westbound I-394 overnight closures March 19-21
Westbound I-394 between downtown Minneapolis and Highway 100 will be closed each night from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Thursday, March 19 through Saturday, March 21. The westbound lanes will reopen at 5 a.m. Saturday, March 21.
The westbound I-394 detour uses I-94, I-694 and Highway 169.
Eastbound I-394 lane reductions March 20-21 and March 23-28
Eastbound I-394 will be reduced to a single lane from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday, March 20 through Saturday, March 21, and again each night beginning Monday, March 23 through Saturday, March 28. The eastbound lanes will reopen 6 a.m., Saturday, March 28.
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About this project
MnDOT is repairing 34 bridges and ramps along I-394 and I-94 between downtown Minneapolis and Highway 100. This project includes maintenance of the Dunwoody Boulevard ramp, replacing the deck for the Penn Avenue bridge that crosses over I-394 and other improvements. Ongoing traffic impacts will be announced throughout the construction season.
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