Metro - I-494 Edina to Richfield: 2023-2026 construction
We would like to thank you for their patience and attention to safety as we made improvements and wrapped up construction for 2023.
Beginning on Mon, Jan. 8, crews will need to close southbound and northbound I-35W overnight to safely set bridge beams for the new turbine ramp at the I-35W/I-494 interchange in Bloomington/Richfield. There will also be additional lane and ramp closures during this time. Continue reading for more details on these closures, and upcoming traffic impacts for 2024.
Southbound I-35W overnight closure begins Monday, January 8
Starting at 10 p.m. Mon, Jan. 8 through 5 a.m. Tue, Jan. 9, southbound I-35W will be closed at the I-35W/I-494 interchange. If you plan on traveling in the area, you can use westbound I-494 to southbound Hwy 100 to eastbound I-494 loop to southbound I-35W as a detour. During this closure, the following lanes and ramp will also be closed:
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8 p.m. Mon, Jan. 8 through 6 a.m. Tue, Jan. 9:
- Southbound I-35W will be reduced to one lane between 66th St. in Richfield and I-494.
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9 p.m. Mon, Jan. 8 through 5 a.m. Tue, Jan. 9:
- The ramp from westbound I-494 to southbound I-35W will be closed.
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10 p.m. Mon, Jan. 8 through 5 a.m. Tue, Jan. 9:
- The ramp from southbound I-35W to eastbound I-494 will be closed.
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Tue, Jan. 9 from 12-6 a.m.:
- Northbound I-35W will be reduced to one lane between 90th St. in Bloomington and 76th St. in Richfield.
Northbound I-35W overnight closure begins Tuesday, January 9
Starting at 10 p.m. Tue, Jan. 9, northbound I-35W will be closed at the I-35W/I-494 interchange through 5 a.m. Wed, Jan. 10. If you plan on traveling in the area, you can use eastbound I-494 to northbound Hwy 77 to westbound Hwy 62 as a detour. During this closure, the following lanes and ramps will also be closed:
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9 p.m. Tue, Jan. 9 through 6 a.m. Wed, Jan. 10:
- Northbound I-35W will be reduced to one lane between 90th St. in Bloomington and I-494 in Richfield.
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9 p.m. Tue, Jan. 9 through 6 a.m. Wed, Jan. 10:
- The ramp from 82nd St. to northbound I-35W will be closed.
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9 p.m. Tue, Jan. 9 through 5 a.m. Wed, Jan. 10:
- The ramp from eastbound I-494 to northbound I-35W will be closed.
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10 p.m. Tue, Jan. 9 through 5 a.m. Wed, Jan. 10:
- The ramp from northbound I-35W to westbound I-494 will be closed.
Upcoming construction for 2024
We would also like to let you know about planned traffic impacts for this project scheduled for 2024:
- Daytime and overnight construction work on I-494.
- Lane closures and lane shifts on westbound I-494 between Hwy 100 and East Bush Lake Rd.
- A weekend closure of I-35W to allow crews to remove the bridge carrying eastbound I-494 over I-35W ahead of bridge reconstruction.
- A weekend directional closure of I-494 during pedestrian bridge construction at Chicago Ave. in Richfield.
- Permanent closures on several frontage roads, including Southtown Dr., Clover Dr., East Bloomington Fwy. in Bloomington and 77th St. and 79th St. in Richfield. You will still be able to access all businesses and residences throughout construction.
We appreciate your patience while we make these improvements. Be sure to slow down when approaching every work zone, plan ahead by checking 511, and give yourself additional time to reach your destination.
Please note that timeframes are all approximate, subject to change and weather and schedule permitting.
Please drive with care in work zones:
- Slow down when approaching every work zone, then navigate with care and caution.
- Stay alert; work zones constantly change.
- Watch for workers and slow-moving equipment.
- Obey posted speed limits.
- Minimize distractions behind the wheel.
- Be patient; expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
We are constructing E-Z Pass lanes on I-494 from Hwy 100 to I-35W in each direction and adding a new ramp at the I-35W and I-494 interchange. We are also replacing the bridges crossing over I-494 at Portland Ave., Nicollet Ave., and 12th Ave., and adding a new pedestrian bridge at Chicago Ave. that crosses over I-494 to provide an additional pedestrian and bicycle connection across I-494.
When work is completed, the E-ZPass lanes and the new ramp at the I-35W and I-494 interchange will address congestion on the interstate. The new bridges at Portland Ave., Nicollet Ave., and 12th Ave. will accommodate future traffic levels, provide wider, accessible sidewalks, new bike lanes, and upgrades to some transit stations. We will be removing access to I-494 from Nicollet Ave. and 12th Ave., but will provide full access to I-494 from Portland Ave.
This is the first construction project that is part of the I-494: Airport to Hwy 169 vision.
For more information, including upcoming traffic impacts and detours, visit the project webpage. Please contact the project team with any questions.
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