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Traffic impacts
I-494 Edina to Richfield project location map.
All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent. Local access to all businesses and residences will be maintained throughout construction.
Current
Road closures
9 p.m. Sun, March 30 through November
- West 78th St. is closed between Upton Ave. and Penn Ave.
- Access to local traffic will be maintained
Mon, Feb. 24 through mid-July
- East 78th St. is closed between Chicago Ave. and 12th Ave. (south of I-494)
- Access to local traffic will be maintained
Lane closures
6 p.m. to 6 a.m. intermittent lane closures through November
- I-494 in both directions between East Bush Lake Rd. in Edina and 12th Ave. North in Richfield
- I-35W in both directions between 82nd St. and 76th St.
Ramp closures
10 p.m. Thu, April 10 to 5 a.m. Fri. April 11
- Southbound I-35W ramp to westbound I-494 is closed
Mon, April 7 through November
- The ramp from westbound I-494 to Penn Ave. is closed
- Detour: Westbound I-494 to France Ave. to eastbound I-494 to Penn Ave.
Sun, March 30 through August
- The ramp from Penn Ave. to westbound I-494 is closed
- Northbound Penn Ave. detour: Northbound Penn Ave. to eastbound 76th St./77th St. to southbound Lyndale Ave. to westbound I-494
- Southbound Penn Ave. detour: Southbound Penn Ave. to eastbound American Blvd. to northbound Lyndale Ave. to westbound I-494
9 a.m. Mon, March 24 through November
- The ramp from 82nd St. to northbound I-35W is closed
9 a.m. Mon, March 24 through April
- The ramp from France Ave. to westbound I-494 is closed
Through May
- The ramp from Penn Ave. to eastbound I-494 is closed
Upcoming
Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be posted as details become available. Motorists can expect several weekend, nighttime, and directional closures along I-494 and I-35W. Ramps and loops will be closed at various times for construction. There will also be lane and road closures on local roadways near I-494.
Road closures
10 p.m. Mon, April 14 through 5 a.m. Tue, April 15
- Eastbound I-494 is closed between Hwy 100 and Hwy 77
- Detour: Northbound Hwy 100 to eastbound Hwy 62 to southbound Hwy 77 to eastbound I-494
- Westbound I-494 is closed between Hwy 77 and I-35W
- Detour: Northbound Hwy 77 to westbound Hwy 62 to southbound Hwy 100 to westbound I-494
Fri, April 18 through September
- West 78th St./Normandale Blvd. is closed beteen Viking Dr. and Computer Ave.
- Local access will be maintained
Spring through November
- East 78th St. is closed between east of Nicollet Ave. and Portland Ave. (south of I-494)
Late April/early May
- East 78th St. is closed between east of Chicago Ave. and west of 12th Ave. (north of I-494)
- Access to local traffic will be maintained
Spring
- East 78th St. will permanently close between 5th Ave. and Portland Ave. (south of I-494)
Late spring/summer through December
- Portland Ave. is closed between 77th St. and American Blvd.
- Access to local traffic will be maintained
Project timeline
The following construction activities are anticipated and subject to change:
Stage 3: 2025
- Full reconstruction of Portland Ave. including bridge over I-494 and all ramps; and the intersections of American Blvd., 77th St., and WB I-494.
- Complete reconstruction of American Blvd. between Hwy 100 and France Ave.
- Bridge deck repair at France Ave.
- Deck and sidewalk repair on the west side of Penn Ave.
- Reconstruct the westbound I-494 bridge and the I-35W/I-494 interchange
- Construction of right turn lane on westbound American Blvd. to northbound Lyndale Ave.
- Complete work on East Bloomington Freeway
- Reconstruct 78th St./Normandale Blvd. between Hwy 100 and France Ave.
- Complete pedestrian bridge near Chicago Ave.
- Utility work
- Completion of E-ZPass lanes
Stage 4: 2026
- Replace Nicollet Ave. bridge
- Replace 12th Ave. bridge
About this project
We are constructing E-ZPass lanes on I-494 from Hwy 100 to I-35W in each direction and adding a new ramp at the I-35W and I-494 interchange. We are also replacing the bridges crossing over I-494 at Portland Ave., Nicollet Ave., and 12th Ave., and adding a new pedestrian bridge at Chicago Ave. that crosses over I-494 to provide an additional pedestrian and bicycle connection across I-494.
When work is completed, the E-ZPass lanes and the new ramp at the I-35W and I-494 interchange will address congestion on the interstate. The new bridges at Portland, Nicollet, and 12th Ave. will accommodate future traffic levels, provide wider, accessible sidewalks, new bike lanes, and upgrades to some transit stations. We will be removing access to I-494 from Nicollet Ave. and 12th Ave., but will provide full access to I-494 from Portland Ave.
This is the first of four construction projects that are part of the I-494: Airport to Hwy 169 vision.
Summary of work
- Add EZ-Pass lane on I-494 in both directions from Hwy 100 to I-35W
- Modify interchanges along I-494 at Penn Ave., I-35W, Nicollet Ave., Portland Ave., and 12th Ave. and at I-35W/82nd St.
- Reconstruct and repair pavement on I-494 and local roads
- Reconfigure I-35W/I-494 interchange
- Replace bridges at Nicollet Ave., Portland Ave., 12th Ave., and I-494 over I-35W
- Repair bridges at France Ave. and Penn Ave.
- Construct new pedestrian bridge near Chicago Ave. over I-494
- Construct noise and retaining walls
- Relocate or adjust multiple public and private utilities
- Connect walking path and concrete bike path along Portland Ave.
- Replace lighting, signage, and dynamic message boards
- Improve ramps, sidewalks, and signals at multiple intersections