The Brief
- MnDOT says it will begin road work on I-394 on Sunday, Feb. 22, with the project likely to impact traffic in the months to follow.
- The project aims to improve safety and extend the life of 34 bridges and ramps.
- Motorists should prepare for lane reductions and ramp closures through mid-summer 2026.
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (FOX 9) – Major road work on Interstate 394 is set to begin, affecting traffic between downtown Minneapolis and Highway 100.
I-394 traffic impacts expected
What we know:
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will start significant road work on I-394 on Sunday, Feb. 22. The project will reduce westbound lanes to two, using E-ZPass lanes through mid-summer 2026.
During the project, the Penn Avenue bridge over I-394 will be closed through fall 2026, and ramps to and from Penn Avenue will also be closed through mid-summer 2026.…