Interstate 394 closing in both directions this weekend: What to know

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(FOX 9) - More work on Interstate 394 between downtown Minneapolis and the western suburbs will close the stretch of highway completely this weekend.

I-394 closing

What we know:

Both directions of I-394 will be closed starting at 10 p.m. Friday, and re-open at 5 a.m. Monday, March 2.

MnDOT says construction crews are working on a total of 34 ramps and bridges throughout the stretch, during which there will also be intermittent lane closures on I-94 in Minneapolis.

You can learn more about project details on the MnDOT project page here.

Dig deeper:

Beginning on Feb. 22, westbound I-394 began a reduction to two lanes between downtown Minneapolis and Hwy 100.

What's next:

Nightly through November, MnDOT also warns drivers to expect intermittent lane closures on I-394 in both directions between downtown Minneapolis and Hwy 100, as well as, lane closures on I-94 in both directions between the Lowry Hill Tunnel and Hwy 55.

Drivers can also expect ramp closures throughout the construction.