I-394 E‑ZPass lanes reopen after July closure
MnDOT reopened the reversible E‑ZPass lanes on I‑394 between downtown Minneapolis and Golden Valley on Sunday after months of bridge and pavement work, but warns overnight closures will continue through December and major traffic shifts resume in spring. Starting in February, all westbound traffic will be routed into the E‑ZPass lanes during construction, then eastbound traffic will follow as crews rehab concrete, repair bridges and ramps to Hwy. 55/I‑94, and replace the Penn Avenue bridge deck.
📌 Key Facts
- Reversible E‑ZPass lanes reopened Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, after a July closure for repairs
- Overnight closures will continue through December; full westbound shift into E‑ZPass lanes begins in February (weather permitting)
- MnDOT work includes concrete rehabilitation, bridge repairs, ramp fixes to Hwy. 55/I‑94, and Penn Avenue bridge deck replacement
- Usage data: ~5,000 EB and ~4,450 WB daily E‑ZPass users near Penn; general lanes carry ~14,860–20,600 daily vehicles