I-94 Road Closure Scheduled For East Twin Cities Metro

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MN — Motorists on eastbound Interstate 94 in Washington County will encounter a road closure as crews begin bridge work at the Interstate 94/494/694 Interchange.

Beginning at 8:00 pm, Friday, April 12, eastbound I-94 at the I-94/494/694 interchange will close to all traffic. Westbound I-94 will remain open.

In addition, the southbound I-694 to eastbound I-94 loop ramp and the eastbound I-94 to northbound I-694 loop ramp will also close. Motorists will be directed to follow the posted detour of southbound I-494 to the Tamarack exit, then back onto northbound I-494.

In addition, by 7 p.m. on that same evening, Friday, April 12, both directions of Tamarack Road between Weir Drive and Bielenberg Drive and the I-494 Tamarack Interchange will be closed and detoured to the Valley Creek Road Interchange to accommodate the eastbound I-94 detour.

All lanes and ramps will reopen by 5:00 a.m., Monday, April 15, weather permitting.

The Interstate 94/I-494/I-694 interchange and bridge reconstruction project is being done to provide a smoother, safer, long-lasting road with updated bridges and some mobility improvements. Performing periodic pavement repairs at the appropriate times can greatly increase a road’s lifespan, officials say.

The project helps ensure MnDOT’s transportation system will continue to serve the state for many years. Construction is expected to be complete by fall 2020, according to a news release.