I-94 in Minneapolis closing for construction this weekend: What to know
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Interstate 94 is set to close this weekend in Minneapolis as construction work is underway.
I-94 weekend closure
What we know:
This weekend's closure will block traffic in both directions between I-35W in Minneapolis and Huron Boulevard.
Closure details:
- Closure: I-94 closed in both directions between I-35W and Huron Boulevard.
- Starts: Friday, June 13 at 10 p.m.
- Ends: Monday, June 16 at 5 a.m.
Ramp closures:
Ramp closures will also take effect starting Friday night through late August:
- Northbound I-35W to eastbound I-94
- South 6th St. to eastbound I-94
- Huron Blvd. to and from eastbound I-94
- Riverside Ave. to eastbound I-94
- Cedar Ave. to eastbound I-94
Starting June 23, the ramp from Highway 55 to westbound I-94 will close for a week.
Detour route
The other side:
The detour from Minneapolis will take drivers north on I-35W to Highway 36 to southbound I-35E. Coming from St. Paul, drivers will head in the opposite direction, north on I-35E, to Highway 36, and back down I-35W.
What's next:
No further highway shutdowns are currently on schedule for the I-94 project in the near future.
However, a weekend closure is planned for the following weekend, June 20, through 22, on I-494 and I-35W. I-494 eastbound will be closed between Hwy 100 and I-35W. Westbound is closed between Hwy 77 and Hwy 100. I-35W is closed in both directions between I-494 and Hwy 62.