Closure Of I-94 East Among Major MnDOT Projects This Year

ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced Wednesday nearly 180 road construction projects that it will look to complete or push forward this spring, summer, and fall, including dozens in the Twin Cities metro area.

Among the major projects is one that will fully close eastbound Interstate 94 in Minneapolis this weekend.

The projects aim to maintain and enhance Minnesota’s roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure, while also improving safety, boosting mobility, and supporting jobs across the state.

In addition to the nearly 180 planned road and bridge projects, there are 51 projects that will improve airports, water ports, railroad crossings and transit infrastructure, MnDOT said.

"With construction projects beginning in the coming weeks statewide, drivers should use caution as they see more work zones, more lane closures and orange cones – and most importantly more workers wearing their high visibility safety gear along the highway," said Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger in a statement.

"We’re all safer when we pay close attention, slow down, remain patient and work together to safely share the limited space in a work zone."

Key projects taking place this year in the Twin Cities Metro include:

• Full closure of eastbound I-94 in Minneapolis (April 4–7) for bridge repairs, including the Mississippi River bridge.
• I-35W resurfacing in Burnsville; bridge repairs at multiple sites.
• Bridge work on I-494 between Edina and Richfield, and over the Minnesota River.
• Reconstruction of Highway 5/East 7th Street and Highway 61/Arcade Street in St. Paul and Maplewood.
• Repairs to 34 bridges and ramps along I-394 and I-94, and 11 bridges along I-94 and I-35E, including the John Ireland Boulevard bridge.
• Highway 10 expansion in Coon Rapids to add a third lane in each direction.

Check out the full list of projects taking place in the Twin Cities metro in 2025 here.

See all projects throughout the entire state here.