I-94 east of downtown St. Paul to close again this weekend for bridge deck work
I-94 east of downtown St. Paul will be fully closed in both directions this weekend for bridge deck repairs after a previously planned shutdown was postponed, with MnDOT confirming the exact segment, start/end times and which ramps will be affected. MnDOT has posted updated detour routes and details to guide motorists around the closure.
📌 Key Facts
- MnDOT will close I-94 east of downtown St. Paul in both directions this coming weekend after a previously planned closure was postponed.
- An updated MnDOT announcement (published Feb. 10, 2026) specifies the exact weekend dates and the precise start and end times for the full shutdown.
- The closure targets a defined segment of I-94 immediately east of downtown and will also close certain interchanges and ramps identified in MnDOT’s notices.
- MnDOT explained why the earlier weekend closure was called off and said crews will complete specific bridge deck work (the named bridge/deck repairs) during this weekend’s shutdown.
- MnDOT provided updated posted detour routes and noted tweaks from the prior closure plan; those primary detours will be in effect during the shutdown.
- Local reporting (Twincities) consolidated MnDOT’s updates, confirming the postponed closure and the new, detailed plan for the upcoming weekend.
📊 Relevant Data
In 2025, 41,677 out of approximately 623,000 bridges in the United States are classified as structurally deficient, representing about 6.7% of all bridges, compared to 5% in Minnesota.
2025 Takeaways: ARTBA Bridge Report — ARTBA Bridge Report
The Kellogg/3rd Street Bridge on I-94 in St. Paul, built in 1982, was deemed structurally deficient due to cracked piers and other structural issues, leading to its replacement project.
Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge closes in St. Paul for renovation project — FOX9
The construction of I-94 through the Rondo neighborhood resulted in the loss of generational wealth and security for hundreds of Black families in St. Paul.
Generations Displaced: Rondo's Story — Daily Work
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- Confirms the new specific weekend dates and exact start/end times for the full closure in both directions east of downtown.
- Details which segment of I-94 is affected (named interchanges/ramps) and which ramps will also be closed.
- Explains why the earlier planned closure was postponed and what specific bridge/deck work will now be completed during this weekend’s shutdown.
- Provides MnDOT’s updated detour routes and any tweaks from the previous closure plan.
- Confirms MnDOT will actually close I-94 east of downtown St. Paul this coming weekend after a previously planned closure date was scrubbed or delayed.
- Clarifies the exact segment affected on I-94 east of downtown, the start and end times for the shutdown, and the primary posted detour routes.
- Provides updated MnDOT remarks on why the previous weekend’s closure was called off and what work (e.g., specific bridge or deck work) will be done this time.