Throughout the 2024 construction season, MnDOT attended events and pop-ups, conducted outreach, and released information to keep people updated about the extensive I-494 project.
Along with utility work, major construction work on I-494 in Bloomington, Edina and Richfield included sidewalks, ramps, bridges, interchange reinforcements, a turbine ramp, and pedestrian and ADA compliance improvements.
A look ahead
Expect bridge construction, utility relocations and informational public outreach this winter. During winter, I-494 will have three lanes of traffic open in both directions. You can expect Penn Avenue to eastbound I-494 to remain closed through spring 2025.
Planned major construction activities in 2025 include the full reconstruction of Portland Avenue, including the bridge over I-494 and all ramps. Work will also continue on East Bloomington Freeway and the pedestrian bridge near Chicago Avenue.
Reconstruction of American Boulevard between Highway 100 and France Avenue will conclude. A right turn lane will be constructed at westbound American Boulevard and Lyndale Avenue. Bridge deck repair at the France Avenue and the I-494 interchange. Deck and sidewalk repair will occur on Penn Avenue. And the I-494 bridge and I-35W/I-494 interchange will be reconstructed.
For a complete list of activities past, present and future, visit MnDOT’s project website at blm.mn/i494.
