Interstate 494 reduced to two lanes in each direction in Bloomington and Eagan/Mendota Heights beginning May 2

ROSEVILLE, Minn. – Starting at 5 a.m. Thursday, May 2, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will reduce Interstate 494 to two lanes in each direction between 24th Ave. in Bloomington and Pilot Knob Road in Eagan/Mendota Heights. These lane closures, which will remain in place until late October, are necessary so crews can make repairs to the westbound side of the I-494 bridge that crosses the Minnesota River.

At 10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, construction crews reduced eastbound I-494 to two lanes between 24th Ave. in Bloomington and Pilot Knob Rd. in Eagan/Mendota Heights.

Beginning at 5 a.m. Thursday, May 2, crews will reduce westbound I-494 to two lanes between Pilot Knob Rd. in Eagan/Mendota Heights and 24th Ave. in Bloomington.

All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather and schedule permitting and subject to change. MnDOT urges motorists to plan for additional travel time to reach their destination, always be attentive, drive with caution, and slowdown in work zones where workers are present.

For more information, visit the project webpage at mndot.gov/metro/projects/i494mnriverbridge
For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org.

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