I-94 near Minneapolis to close both ways over weekend

The closure begins 10 p.m. Friday.

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Updated:: Aug 12, 2020
Original:: Aug 12, 2020

I-35W construction Minneapolis I-94 — Rachel Ryan

Attention Minneapolis area motorists: the stretch of I-94 between I-35W and I-394 will be closed both ways for the weekend.

Ramps will begin closing at 8 p.m. Friday. The closure officially starts at 10 p.m. and ends 5 a.m. Monday.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation says it will be resurfacing I-94 near the I-35W and I-94 project, as well as between Nicollet and Highway 280.

Interstate 394, Highway 100, Highway 62 and I-35W will be available for detours.

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