The Minnesota Dept. of Transportation announced that work began Monday on the Hwy. 25 bridge project that is going to have major traffic impacts through late October.

The bridge, which connects Wright and Sherburne counties over the Mississippi River, will be reduced to one lane in both directions. Traffic backups are anticipated, especially during peak traffic times.

Work planned for this project includes resurfacing the Hwy. 25 bridge deck, replacement of approach panels/joints, widening of sidewalks in both directions, upgrading lighting and replacement/repair of drainage infrastructure.

The project will also include six to nine overnight closures of the entire bridge between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. to reduce vibration on the bridge to cure the concrete.

Learn more about this project and stay up to date on progress at the MnDOT website.

Additionally

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says an expansion of I-94 between Albertville and Monticello, known as the I-94 Gap project, will begin on July 22.

Motorists will encounter periodic lane closures on both directions of I-94 through fall 2024 as crews prepare the work zone. MnDOT says it will hope to keep most closures at off-peak hours, and mostly overnight.

The bulk of the construction will take place between spring 2025 and fall 2025, MnDOT says. During that stretch, I-94 will still remain open with two lanes – one on each side of the interstate.

According to MnDOT’s project page, the project will expand I-94 to six lanes, three in each direction, to close the “gap” between Albertville and Monticello. 

When complete, officials say the project will hope to reduce bottlenecks, address growth needs, and improve public safety.