The Brief
- Eastbound I-394 in Minneapolis has reopened ahead of schedule following a months-long closure.
- The reopening comes as a major bridge project is now nearly complete.
- MnDOT warns that additional overnight closures are still possible.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The eastbound lanes of Interstate 394 in Minneapolis are back open ahead of schedule after a months-long closure, making getting into downtown Minneapolis a little easier.
Early reopening
What we know:
The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced on Monday the eastbound lanes of I-394 between Highway 100 and downtown Minneapolis would reopen a few weeks ahead of schedule.
At the same time, MnDOT announced the following roads, ramps and bridges were back open:
- I-94 between Highway 55 and the Lowry Hill Tunnel
- Penn Avenue bridge over I-394
- I-394 ramps to/from Penn Avenue
- Eastbound I-394 to westbound I-94
- Cedar Lake Road to eastbound I-394
- Xenia Avenue/Park Place Boulevard to eastbound I-394
The backstory:…