Westbound Ramp to Open at Highway 241 in St. Michael

Interstate 94 sign

Westbound travelers heading out of St. Michael and onto Interstate 94 can breathe a bit easier as the new on-ramp will open later this week.

Crews will open the new loop ramp and close the existing ramp from westbound I-94 to Hwy 241 late Wednesday evening, Oct. 6. Motorists should take the new loop ramp from westbound I-94 to exit to Hwy 241. The existing ramp is expected to reopen in late-October.

The ramp closure was needed so crews could replace pavement and reconfigure lanes.

When work is complete, there will be two exit ramps at the interchange from westbound I-94 to Hwy 241. To travel northeast on Highway 241/Wright County Road 36 (toward Otsego/Rogers), motorists will use the existing exit ramp. To travel southwest (into St. Michael) on Highway 241, motorists will use the new loop ramp.

Westbound I-94 to Hwy 241 ramp closure detour map

Please drive with care in work zones:

  • Slow down when approaching every work zone, then navigate with care and caution
  • Stay alert; work zones constantly change
  • Watch for workers and slow moving equipment
  • Obey posted speed limits. Fine for a violation in a work zone is $300.
  • Minimize distractions behind the wheel
  • Be patient; expect delays, especially during peak travel times

More about this project

MnDOT is making improvements to a 39-mile stretch of I-94 between Maple Grove and Clearwater that includes more travel lanes, bridge replacements, new bridges, improved drainage and the resurfacing of deteriorating pavement. Additionally, a new interchange is being constructed on I-94 near the city of Dayton. The improvements will reduce congestion, improve safety, improve freight movement, enhance economic vitality and provide a smoother ride for users of I-94. The project began in 2019 and is expected to be complete by 2022.

For more information, visit the I-94 Maple Grove to Clearwater project webpage. If you have any questions about the project, please contact the project team at 651-456-8205 or info@i94-mg-clearwater.com.

MnDOT invites and encourages participation by all. If you need an ASL, a foreign language interpreter, or other reasonable accommodation, or need documents in an alternative format (such as braille or large print), please email your request to Janet Miller at ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or call 651-366-4720.