TH 169/I-494 interchange
Construction began November 2010 and continues through November 2012. Activities will occur on
TH 169 at the I-494 interchange and include surrounding frontage roads. Minor construction
activities will occur on I-494; however, the existing TH 169 bridges and I-494 itself will not
be reconstructed.
Project News
Project news releases that relate to Bloomington are linked below and may also be found on the
MnDOT project
website .
E-mail Updates
Through Mn/DOT's Constant Contact System, e-mail updates will be sent out weekly and will
provide subscribers with information on construction "happenings." Additional project
information may be sent out to email subscribers on an as needed basis (i.e., road closures,
ramp closures, etc.). People are able to sign up for e-mail updates on our project website, and
subscribers can unsubscribe at any time. Follow the "Connect with us" links at the
bottom of the project website:
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/169/
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Spring road closures map
This map shows road openings and closures in the project area for this spring and
summer. Some the openings and closures are currently in effect, while others will occur
in the next week or so.
May 11, 2012
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Update regarding emergency vehicle access across TH 169
There has been a change to the closing of emergency vehicle access across TH 169 to
the Ensign Neighborhood/SE Quadrant of the interchange. The emergency
access will still close on Monday, May 14, but now will remain closed for two
weeks. Weather permitting emergency access across TH 169 will be opened on
Monday, May 28 (approximate).
May 18, 2012
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May 21 construction update (MnDOT)

In addition to general construction updates, this update includes details of two upcoming
public information events. Both will be at the Eden Prairie Mall (Alongside Food Court).
One will be Saturday, May 19 the next is Tuesday, May 22.
For more information, contact:
Jim Gates, Deputy Director of Public Works
PH: 952-563-8730, TTY: 952-563-8740, FAX: 952-563-4868
E-mail:jgates@ci.bloomington.mn.us
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