Current closures
E 78th St (Portland Ave - Chicago Ave)
Monday April 29 - Late Summer
As a part of MnDOT's I-494 Reconstruction Project, E 78th Street between Portland Avenue and Chicago Avenue will be closed to through traffic. This work will facilitate the construction of the new pedestrian bridge over I-494 at Chicago Avenue.
A marked detour will be provided.
Please contact the I-494 project hotline at 651-583-6435, info@i494construction.com with any questions.
American Blvd (HWY 100 - France Ave)
Tuesday, April 9 - Late Summer
As a part of MnDOT's I-494 Reconstruction Project, American Blvd will be closed to through traffic. Access to local businesses will be maintained.
A marked detour will be provided. Detour will follow France Ave, W 84th St & Normandale Lake Blvd.
Please contact Darin Rezac at 952-563-4540 with questions.
SB HWY 100 (to EB I-494 Ramp)
10 PM Sunday, April 7 - Late June
Ramp closure as part of MnDOT’s I-494 Reconstruction Project.
A marked detour will be provided. Detour will follow HWY 62 & 35W.
Please contact Darin Rezac at 952-563-4540 with questions.
EB 494 (to NB HWY 100 Ramp)
10 PM Sunday, April 7 - Late June
Ramp closure as part of MnDOT’s I-494 Reconstruction Project.
A marked detour will be provided. Detour will follow US 212 and HWY 62.
Please contact Darin Rezac at 952-563-4540 with questions.
Clover Dr (80th 1/2 St - E Terminus)
Permanent Road Closure
Clover Dr between W 80th 1/2 St and the E terminus will be permanently closed as part of MnDOT's I-494 Reconstruction Project. Access to GN Resound N Driveway will remain.
Please contact Darin Rezac at 952-563-4540 with questions.
W 78th St (Viking Dr - Computer Ave)
May 13 - Early June
W 78th St will be closed to allow for the installation of a communication duct underneath I-494.
A marked detour will be provided.
Please contact the I-494 project hotline at 651-583-6435 or info@i494construction.com with questions.
Upcoming closures
Ramp from Penn Avenue to Eastbound I-949
Monday, May 20, 2024 for approximately 180 days
Closure as part of the I-494 Reconstruction Project. This work will facilitate retaining wall and bridge construction.
A marked detour will be provided.
Please contact the I-494 project hotline at 651-583-6435, info@i494construction.com with any questions.
W 79th St/Southtown Drive
Monday, May 20, 2024 for approximately 120 days
Closure as part of the I-494 Reconstruction Project. This work will facilitate the construction of a permanent retaining wall along I-494.
A marked detour will not be provided, and reopen notice will not be sent. Access to businesses will being maintained from American Blvd.
Please contact the I-494 project hotline at 651-583-6435, info@i494construction.com with any questions.
Road & Trail closures map