East Metro: I-94 Long-Term Closures Scheduled

Construction preparation continues with several ramp and lane closures on Interstate 94 between Saint Paul and Maplewood starting on April 7, weather permitting. Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, April 7, the northbound Highway 61 ramp to eastbound I-94 will close. This closure will remain in effect through fall 2017.

In addition, the following ramps will also close from 8 p.m. April 7 to May 2017:

• White Bear Avenue to westbound I-94
• Burns Avenue to eastbound I-94 (McKnight Road ramp)
• Hudson Road to westbound I-94
• Westbound I-94 to Hudson Road
• Southbound Etna Street to eastbound I-94
• McKnight Road to westbound I-94

Westbound I-94 to Etna Street is not scheduled to close this week, but will close at a later date yet to be determined. Motorists will also encounter lane closures in both directions of I-94 between Kellogg Boulevard and the I-694/I-494 interchange:

• Eastbound I-94 from 8 p.m. on Friday, April 7 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 8 will be reduced to a single lane.

• Westbound I-94 from 6 a.m. on Saturday, April 8 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 9 will be reduced to a single lane.

Closure durations and time frames are all approximate and weather dependent. The Interstate 94 reconstruction and improvement project will provide a smoother, safer, long-lasting road with better pedestrian accessibility and improved drainage capabilities.

Performing periodic pavement repairs at the appropriate times can greatly increase a road’s lifespan, according to a news release. 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 2017.

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