D3 - I-94 Gap – Albertville to Monticello: 2024 -2026 construction
  I-94 work resumes road sign graphic
Crews to expand eastbound in 2026
Travelers should plan for roadwork and delays, as the final year of the I-94 Gap project gets underway the week of Tuesday, April 7.
Westbound was expanded to three lanes in 2025. This year, MnDOT will expand eastbound I-94 to three lanes from west of Hwy 25 in Monticello to Co. Rd. 19 in Albertville.
Crews will reconstruct the road surface, add a new third lane, replace or repair underground drainage structures, and install the second noise wall along I-94 in Monticello.
 I-94 Gap work zone map from Albertville to Monticello. Select PNG image to enlarge.
Here’s what to expect through the work zone
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Prep work begins April 7: Expect periodic single-lane closures on both directions of I-94 as crews set up the work zone and concrete barrier. Lane closures will occur at off-peak hours, mainly overnight between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- Watch for workers and flashing equipment, especially at night when sight distances lessen
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Expand lanes April 21 to late October: I-94 will remain open to two lanes each way on the adjacent new westbound side as crews reconstruct the eastbound side between Albertville and Monticello
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Pay attention and be prepared for changes—lane shifts, no shoulders, concrete barriers between eastbound and westbound traffic, real-time travel displays ahead of the work zone, multiple crews at work, changes to local access and reduced speeds
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Consider alternate routes or travel at off-peak hours to avoid delays
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If a crash occurs and I-94 closes, use nearest exit and follow alternate route signs
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Know before you go. For current road impacts on I-94, visit 511mn.org
We know driving through a two-lane, head-to-head traffic setup with limited shoulders isn’t easy. Your continued support means a lot as we work to improve this stretch of I-94 for everyone.
When all six lanes open in late October 2026, the $76 million Corridors of Commerce-funded project will provide a smoother ride, extend the life of the interstate, improve freight access, increase capacity, reduce bottlenecks, support area growth, and enhance motorist safety along I-94 in Wright County.
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