Check www.511mn.org for real-time updates and the project web page.

 

Here is the update for October 16:

 

I-35W@94  http://www.dot.state.mn.us/35w94/

 

I-35W: Both directions closed 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 22 from Highway 62 to I-94. The web page has a detour map.

 

Coming up:

I-35W: Both directions closed Nov. 9-12 from Highway 62 to I-94. This is to demolish the 28^th street bridge.

I-35W: Both directions closed Nov. 16-19 from Highway 62 to I-94. This is to install a water main.

 

Opening:

I-94 west: third lane from Chicago to Nicollet scheduled to open by 5 a.m. Oct. 18.

Ramp I-94 west to I-35W south: Scheduled to open by 5 a.m. Oct. 22.

Single lane into downtown Minneapolis from I-35W: Scheduled to open by 5 a.m. Oct. 22. It will provide access to 11^th and East Grant Streets but not Fifth Avenue South.

26^th Street bridge: Schedule to open by 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9.

 

Please note:

We are excited that a single lane from I-35W into downtown is opening. This is an important milestone as the project is on schedule and moving forward.

The open lane into downtown provides another option for commuters. Commuters need to continue to decide what options work best for them including choosing an alternate route, transit, carpooling and working from home a day or two or during busy traffic times.

I-35W remains three lanes going north and two going south, so capacity is still reduced. Please keep that in mind as you select your commuting option.

 

Dave Aeikens

Minnesota Department of Transportation

Metro Communications and Engagement

Phone: 651-234-7511

I-35W: Both directions closed 10 p.m. Monday, Oct 8 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9 from Highway 62 to I-94.

I-35W@94  http://www.dot.state.mn.us/35w94/

Coming up:

I-35W: Both directions closed 10 p.m. Friday, Oct 19 to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 22 from Highway 62 to I-94. This is to shift traffic lanes on I-35W.

Tentative openings planned:

Third lane of I-94 west: 5 a.m. Oct. 17.

Access from I-35W north to downtown at 11^th and East Grant: Single lane reopens 5 a.m. Oct. 22.

26th Street bridge: Early November.

All closures are weather permitting and subject to change. Please visit the www.511mn.org for real-time updates.

 

 

I-35W@94   http://www.dot.state.mn.us/35w94/

Postponed: The planned closure for I-35W south tonight is moved to Monday, Sept. 24.

Also note these future closures:

I-94: Both directions  closed 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 to 5 a.m. Friday,  Sept. 21 from I-394 to I-35W.

I-35W south: Closed 10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24 to 5 a.m. Sept. 25

I-35W: Both directions closed 10 p.m. Oct. 8 to 5 a.m. Oct. 9 from I-94 to Highway 62.

I-94 west ramp to I-35W south: Closed Oct. 12 to Oct. 22.

I-35W: Full closure from Hwy 62 to I-94 10 p.m. Oct. 19 to 5 a.m. Oct. 22.

Road Closure Information:

Friday, Sept. 14: I-35W north will be closed at 10 p.m. Friday  to 5 a.m. Saturday from I-94 to Highway 62 and I-35W south will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14 to 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15.The full closure planned for Sept. 15-17 is POSTPONED. 

Sept. 18-19: I-35W closed in both directions from I-94 to Highway 62  at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19.

Sept. 27-28: I-35W closed in both directions from I-94 to Highway 62 10 p.m. Sept. 27 to 5 a.m. Sept. 28.

All closures are weather permitting and subject to change. Check 511mn.org for real-time updates.