Current traffic impacts
- Lane closures in both directions through late November for miscellaneous work and removals of crossovers/traffic control devices.
- Lake Burgen rest area reopens Nov. 18. Expanded parking, improved pedestrian access and lighting were completed for an adjacent project.
Project summary
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will complete concrete resurfacing (unbonded concrete overlay) on westbound Interstate 94 from Alexandria to the Douglas/Todd County line near Osakis. There are seven bridges total on the project, four of which will include full replacements of the eastbound and westbound bridges that cross the Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway and County Road 23.
Construction will be completed over two years. In 2024, westbound I-94 closed for concrete resurfacing and bridge work/replacements. In 2025, eastbound I-94 will close near the CR 23 and CP Railway bridges for eastbound bridge replacements. Motorists can expect to encounter crossovers and head-to-head traffic in this area during construction.
The overall project will address identified needs of pavement condition and ride quality, and guardrail improvements to improve safety and reduce ongoing maintenance costs.
Key project elements
- Concrete resurfacing 12.75 miles of westbound I-94 (COMPLETED in 2024)
- Bridge rehabilitation and replacements
- New edge drains for drainage improvement
- Guardrail replacements/upgrades