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Work ramps up on Interstate 94 from Monticello to Hasty

Eastbound I-94 lanes shift the week of April 25

April 25, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

Eastbound traffic between Highway 25 in Monticello and Wright County Road 8 in Hasty will shift to the westbound side of the interstate starting the week of April 25. Traffic is being shifted so crews can begin reconstructing eastbound I-94. All four lanes of eastbound and westbound traffic will be open with the exception of […]

Tagged With: Construction, Interstate 94, roads

Highway 241 in St. Michael Closes Wednesday through Monday for Railroad Work

November 9, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Crews will close Highway 241 from Oakwood Parkway to O’Day Avenue the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 10. This closure is necessary to repair the railroad track crossing. Highway 241 is expected to reopen Monday, Nov. 15. Motorists should plan ahead and follow the signed detours for this closure. Eastbound Hwy 241 detour: Northbound Wright Co. Rd. […]

Tagged With: Construction, expansion, Interstate 94, road closed

Serious Crash Closes Westbound Interstate 94 at St. Michael

Traffic is being detoured.

October 19, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

A serious accident near the Minnesota Highway 241 exit at St. Michael has shut down Interstate 94 for much of the afternoon rush hour, according to multiple reports. A crash that happened around 2:45 p.m. brought traffic to a halt on the westbound side, which is still hampered by construction. Traffic was backed up to […]

Tagged With: accident, Construction, Interstate 94, traffic

I-94 Lanes between Monticello and Hasty Returning to Winter Configuration this Week

Crews will create four full lanes of traffic by the end of the week, completing most of the westbound side of Interstate 94.

October 12, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Road construction crews are wrapping up 2021 concrete work on westbound I-94 between Monticello and Hasty. Motorists should prepare for lanes to return to their normal configuration by Fri, Oct. 15—two lanes eastbound, two lanes westbound. First, the westbound I-94 lanes between Minnesota Highway 25 in Monticello and Wright Co. Rd. 8 in Hasty will […]

Tagged With: Construction, expansion, Highway 241, Interstate 94

Westbound Ramp to Open at Highway 241 in St. Michael

The bridge project continues as construction begins to move into final phases.

October 5, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: Construction, Highway 241, Interstate 94, ramp

Interstate 94 Project Nears Home Stretch with Work Near Monticello, Albertville

Concrete work continues near Silver Creek exit, all along Interstate as crews hurry to beat winter season.

August 24, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is preparing for the home stretch of the I-94 project between Maple Grove and Clearwater – scheduled to be completed later this year. Crews are currently working quickly on installation of concrete lanes and double boxes in the westbound lanes at Silver Creek, and concrete work can be seen on […]

Tagged With: Construction, Interstate 94, traffic

Interstate 94 Work to Impact Drivers in St. Michael, Albertville

Lane switches, bridge closures, traffic lights and more await drivers in and around STMA.

April 9, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Interstate 94 Project Map

April showers bring orange barrels. At least that’s what it is going to feel like along Interstate 94 in St. Michael, Albertville and points both east and west this construction season. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has released a video running through the many, MANY projects on I-94 from Maple Grove to Clearwater, as this […]

Tagged With: Construction, Interstate 94, update, video

Interstate 94 to Shift Back to ‘Normal’ between Rogers and Maple Grove

Work on the St. Michael and Albertville bridge will continue.

November 11, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Crews are wrapping up work on eastbound I-94 between Rogers and Maple Grove. Motorists should prepare for lanes to return to their normal configuration. On the evening of Thu, Nov. 12, eastbound I-94 lanes between Hwy 101 in Rogers and the I-94/494/694 interchange in Maple Grove will return to the eastbound side of the freeway. […]

Tagged With: Construction, Interstate 94, lane change, winter

Wright County 39 Reconstruction Project Comes in under Budget

April 3, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

In June 2017, the Wright County Board of Commissioners followed suit with numerous other counties in the state that were struggling to keep up with the funding needs for county highway and road infrastructure by implementing a half-cent Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) for transportation. The requirement was that all revenue generated by the tax […]

Tagged With: Construction, highway, Wright County, Wright County 39

Major Road Closure on Territorial Road Planned as Construction Season Looms

A major alternative route for those avoiding Interstate 94 traffic is going to get a facelift in the next several weeks.

March 26, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Crews have returned to work on the I-94 Maple Grove to Clearwater project. MnDOT is using this week to keep residents up-to-date on what you can expect throughout the work zones in the coming weeks. Please plan ahead and give yourself additional time to get to your destination. Maple Grove to Rogers Overnight lane closures on […]

Tagged With: Construction, Interstate 94, Territorial Road

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