Interstate 494 (I-494) is an auxiliary Interstate Highway making up part of a beltway of I-94, circling through the southern and western portions of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area in Minnesota.

We are constructing E-ZPass lanes on I-494 from Hwy 100 to I-35W in each direction and adding a new ramp at the I-35W and I-494 interchange. We are also replacing the bridges crossing over I-494 at Portland Ave., Nicollet Ave., and 12th Ave., and adding a new pedestrian bridge at Chicago Ave. that crosses over I-494 to provide an additional ...

The goals for the I-494: Airport to Hwy 169 corridor is to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety on the highway. The corridor is divided into 3 focus areas: 1) I-494 mainline, 2) I-35W and I-494 interchange, and 3) changes to highway access …

2024年1月26日 · A mostly suburban commuter freeway, the 42 mile long route of Interstate 494 serves communities such as Plymouth, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Bloomington, South St. Paul and Woodbury. I-494 overlaps with MN 5 from U.S. 212 (Exit 11 C) to the airport (Exit 1 A) along the locally known Bloomington Strip.

2025年1月29日 · Along with utility work, major construction work on I-494 in Bloomington, Edina and Richfield included sidewalks, ramps, bridges, interchange reinforcements, a turbine ramp, and pedestrian and ADA compliance improvements. Expect bridge construction, utility relocations and informational public outreach this winter.

Find out what’s down the road in the April 15 webinar, Detours Ahead: I-494 Construction Updates in 2025. Commuter Services is a Transportation Management Organization serving those who live or work in Bloomington, Edina, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, and Richfield; providing carpool, vanpool, bike, transit, telework assistance and more.

I-494 is a heavily used interstate highway that joins with I-694 to create a loop around the Twin Cities Metro Area. The southwest stretch of the corridor provides direct access to major destinations such as the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and the Mall of America, cross city access for commuters and freight, and local access for ...

2025年3月14日 · I-494 Minnesota real time traffic, road conditions, Minnesota constructions, current driving time, current average speed and Minnesota accident reports. Traffic Jam/Road closed/Detour helper

The I-494 Corridor Commission is a joint powers organization established in 1986 to address concerns about increasing traffic congestion along the I-494 corridor. Member cities include Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka, and Richfield.

The I-494: Airport to Highway 169 Vision is a long-term plan to address current and future transportation issues along a 9.5-mile segment of the I-494 corridor, from Highway 169 to the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport.