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I-94 Gap Project - Albertville to Monticello
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Improve and expand I-94 to six lanes, three in each direction, to close the gap between Albertville and Monticello. All six lanes to open late fall 2026.
SUMMARY OF WORK
- Reconstruct the road surface
- Add a third westbound lane from Co. Rd. 37 in Albertville to west of Hwy. 25 in Monticello
- Add a third eastbound lane from west of Hwy. 25 in Monticello to Co. Rd. 19 in Albertville
- Replace the westbound bridge over Wright Co. Rd. 19 in Albertville
- Widen the westbound bridge over Co. Rd. 75 in Monticello
- Replace or repair underground pipes
- Install two noise walls along I-94 in the Monticello area
For real-time road conditions on I-94, check: 511mn.org
OVERALL WORK, IMPACTS
Periodic lane closures and off-road work to occur at anytime on this project.
| Dates | Work | Impacts |
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COMPLETE |
Prepare work areas, includes road widening, temporary median crossovers | All lanes open for 2024-2025 snow and ice season |
| April 14 - Fall 2025 | Construct westbound, includes noisewalls, WB Co. Rd. bridge, Co. Rd. 18 ramps | Open to two lanes, both directions: traffic on eastbound side; expect changes to access |
| Spring - Fall 2026 | Construct eastbound, includes noisewalls, Co. Rd. 18 ramps | Open to lanes, both directions: traffic on westbound side of interstate; expect changes to access |
| Spring - Summer 2027 | Wrap up any work | Periodic lane closures |
More about this I-94 Gap Project
When all six lanes open in fall 2026, the $76 million Corridors of Commerce-funded project will provide a smoother ride, extend life of the interstate, improve freight access, increase capacity and reduce bottle necks, address area growth and improve motorist safety along I-94 in Wright County. For additional information, visit the I-94 Gap-Albertville to Monticello web page