November 14, 2025
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I-494 weekend closure from Hwy 77 to Hwy 100

MnDOT will close westbound I-494 between Highway 77 (Cedar Ave.) and Highway 100 from 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, through the weekend for winter prep work; eastbound I-494 will also close Saturday night for utility work, with detours via Hwy 77, Hwy 62 and Hwy 100. The agency says lanes will reopen by Monday morning weather permitting, and the I-494 ramps at Nicollet Ave. and 12th Ave. will be permanently closed by the end of the year for bridge construction.

Transit & Infrastructure Local Government

📌 Key Facts

  • Closure window: Westbound I-494 (Hwy 77 to Hwy 100) shuts 10 p.m. Fri., Nov. 14; eastbound also closes Sat. night for utility work
  • Detours: Highway 77, Highway 62, and Highway 100; reopening by Monday morning, weather dependent
  • MnDOT will permanently close the I-494 ramps at Nicollet Ave. and 12th Ave. by year-end for bridge construction

📰 Sources (1)

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FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul by Leon.Purvis@fox.com (Leon Purvis) November 14, 2025