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I-394 construction resumes next weekend: Delays expected

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Published  February 16, 2026 9:20pm CST
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Construction on I-394 to cause ‘significant delays’

Construction on I-394 to cause ‘significant delays’

Drivers are less than a week away from major construction along I-394 as a project that began last summer will resume, with MnDOT telling drivers to expect "significant delays." FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni tells you what you need to know.

The Brief

    • Construction on I-394 will resume next Sunday, causing delays.
    • Expect ramp, lane and bridge closures, including the Penn Avenue bridge.
    • The project aims to improve bridges, ramps, pavement and accessibility.

(FOX 9) - Drivers should prepare for "significant" delays as construction resumes on I-394 next Sunday.

I-394 construction details

What we know:

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says the $67 million project is focusing on fixing bridges, ramps and pavement while also improving accessibility.

Starting Sunday, the Penn Avenue bridge over I-394 will be closed.

As a detour, drivers can use North Wayzata Boulevard to cross Theodore Wirth Parkway, leading to South Wayzata Boulevard.

Expect lane closures on I-394 westbound, which will be reduced to two lanes between downtown Minneapolis and Highway 100 in Golden Valley. The E-ZPass option will not be available on the impacted stretch.

The backstory:

MnDOT started the initial phase of the construction project in July.

Additional closures

What we know:

Sporadic closures will occur along I-394 in both directions between downtown Minneapolis and Highway 100.

The Park Place Boulevard/Xenia Avenue ramp in St. Louis Park will also close, with a detour option from Louisiana Avenue to Wayzata Boulevard.

Later this month, I-394 will shut down for a weekend in both directions between Highway 100 and I-94. Drivers can use Highway 169 to I-694 as a workaround.

What's next:

Construction is expected to continue through the fall.

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