MnDOT will close I-94 in both directions over the weekend
A major road closure is coming to the Twin Cities this weekend.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will close I-94 in both directions between I-35W and Huron Boulevard from 10 p.m. on Friday, June 13, through 5 a.m. on Monday, June 16.
The closure is part of ongoing work on five bridges that has reduced the interstate to two lanes in both directions over recent weeks. After this weekend's closure, I-94 will again be reduced to two lanes from 11th Avenue South to Franklin Avenue Southeast, the MnDOT says.
Additionally, five ramps along I-94 will close at 9 p.m. on Friday, June 13, and will remain closed through late August.
Per the MnDOT, those ramps include:
Northbound I-35W to eastbound I-94
South 6th St. to eastbound I-94
Huron Blvd. to and from eastbound I-94
Riverside Ave. to eastbound I-94
Cedar Ave. to eastbound I-94
All lanes along I-94 will reopen for the Minnesota State Fair from mid-August through Labor Day to accommodate the traffic that accompanies the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
After the fair concludes, work will resume "to complete the removal of crossovers and other items such as signage and lighting," per the MnDOT.
More information on I-94 closures can be found on the MnDOt website.This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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