Eastbound I-394 Closed This Weekend for Bridge Repairs
Eastbound I-394 is closed between Highway 100 and downtown Minneapolis this weekend for bridge repairs.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, September 15, 2026 —
Eastbound Interstate 394 (I-394) is currently closed to traffic as crews undertake necessary bridge repairs. The closure affects the eastbound lanes of the highway between Highway 100 and the downtown Minneapolis area.
The specific dates and times for this closure are for the duration of the weekend. Commuters and travelers planning to use eastbound I-394 during this period should be aware of the significant disruption and seek alternate routes. Detours are expected to be in place to help guide traffic around the affected section of the highway.
The reason for the closure, as stated, is for bridge repairs. Further details regarding the scope of the work or the contractor performing the repairs were not provided. The duration of the repairs and any potential impact on future traffic patterns beyond this weekend’s closure were also not specified in the information available.
Drivers are advised to plan ahead for potential delays and to allow extra travel time if their route typically involves eastbound I-394. Information regarding specific detour routes may be available through local transportation authorities or traffic reporting services. The closure is part of ongoing infrastructure maintenance efforts.
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