St. Paul, Minneapolis, Lauderdale, Roseville
Motorists should expect changes to the Hwy 280 detour from 10 p.m. Fri, May 15 to 5 a.m. Mon, May 18. Sections of I 94 between Minneapolis and St. Paul will close for work on the John Ireland Blvd. bridge, affecting the usual Hwy 280 detour.
Traffic will be detoured via I-35E, Hwy 36 and I-35W. Learn more about the John Ireland Blvd. bridge project on the project webpage.
This webpage is not updated over the weekend/overnight. For up-to-date information on traffic impacts, visit 511mn.org.
All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent. Access to businesses will be maintained during construction. In addition to the posted regional detour, please consider using Snelling Ave. for local detours. The Metro Transit Bus Routes 30 and 33 will continue serving existing bus stops during construction, but bus schedules may be affected by construction. Visit Metro Transit for the latest information.
Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be provided as details become available. After the State Fair, we will make efforts to limit traffic impacts to lane and ramp closures through fall 2026.
We are making significant improvements to Hwy 280 from I-94 in St. Paul to Hwy 36/I-35W in Roseville.
In 2026, we will resurface Hwy 280 from I-94 to Hwy 36/I-35W, repair bridges, repair and resurface ramps, repair drainage and make additional improvements. Motorists can expect a full closure of Hwy 280 from I-94 to Hwy 36/I-35W in 2026. A full closure allows crews to finish construction quickly and safely. Resurfacing the aging pavement, improving drainage and repairing bridges will extend the life of the highway and bridges, improve safety and provide a smoother ride for motorists.
In 2028, we will continue to repair bridges and make safety and accessibility improvements for those that travel along and across Hwy 280. These improvements are still being analyzed and considered. We will also permanently close the left turn from Hwy 280 to Broadway St. Northeast to prevent serious crashes from happening in the future. Right turns at the intersection of Hwy 280 and Broadway St. will remain open. There have been a number of serious crashes and close calls at this traffic signal that have been at high speeds. These high-speed crashes are extremely dangerous and can lead to serious or fatal injuries.
We are continuing to plan future safety and accessibility improvements along Hwy 280 for construction in a later year.
