Motorists planning to hit the I-94 between Monticello and Albertville this coming week should brace for shifts in their usual commute. The long-awaited I-94 gap project officially rolled into action last week, and there are a few major changes to note for anyone traveling that stretch. Beginning Monday, April 14, commuters will be ushered onto the eastbound lanes of I-94 as the westbound lanes undergo an expansion set to continue until mid-November, as detailed by the Wright County website.
For those invested in keeping up-to-date with the construction flows and ebbs, there are means to stay informed, the project's blueprint includes a shift to the eastbound lanes in the spring of 2026, and if you're someone whose everyday is punctuated by the rhythms of the road, MnDOT's project website provides notifications and updates that one can subscribe to.
The night of April 7 marked the beginning of this phase, as crews labored through darkness to set up the necessary work zones, a prelude that involved the placing of concrete barriers designed to cordon off the construction space.
As the project continues to unfold, patience from the public remains a pivotal component of the endeavor. Wright County authorities and MnDOT seem determined to ensure that inconvenience is minimized and safety maximized. Traffic will continue to flow in both directions, albeit on the same side of the highway.
