I-494 project closures
There are numerous road and ramp closures through the duration of this project. Visit the MnDOT project page for up to date closure information.
Contacts:
MnDOT Project Hotline,651-583-6435, info@i494Construction.com
City of Bloomington Traffic Engineer: Amy Marohn, 952-563-4532, amarohn@bloomingtonmn.gov
Nicollet Avenue
Beginning Thursday, November 4, 2026 for approximately 1 day
Nicollet Avenue – south leg of American Boulevard to E 81st Street will be closed temporarily for MnDOT I-494 Project Construction Activity. A marked detour will be provided via America Boulevard, Lyndale Avenue, and W 86th Street.
MnDOT TH 77 Project
MnDOT is undertaking a multi-year project to repair 10 bridges on TH 77 between 494 and the Minnesota River. These bridges include ramps to and from TH 77 to 494, numerous ramps around the Mall of America, and the Minnesota River Bridge. This project is phased to minimize conflicts with the upcoming MnDOT 494 Project 2 and MnDOT has also been coordinating with representatives of the Mall of America. Motorists can expect road, lane, ramp, and bridge closures during construction. Work is schedule for summer 2026 through November 2028.
2026 Traffic Impacts:
- Closure of ramp from northbound TH 77 to eastbound I-494: Monday, August 17 until mid-October
- Closures of ramp from eastbound I- 494 to southbound TH 77: Tuesday, September 8 (after Labor Day) until mid-October
- Lane and sidewalk closures on American Boulevard beneath the TH 77 bridges: Monday, August 17 until mid-October
- Lane closures on TH 77 for crossover work on TH 77 south of Old Shakopee Road to prepare for river bridge work beginning in 2027
For detailed and updated information about closures, schedules, detours, etc. visit the project webpage. Please contact the project team with any questions.
