6 Miles Of Minnesota's I-694 To Close For Enormous Repair Project

It may feel like summer is getting close to hitting the home stretch, but that doesn't mean that road construction projects are close to winding down in Minnesota.

That shouldn't come as a big surprise since earlier this year, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced it had nearly 180 road and bridge projects lined up this season, plus an additional 51 projects designed to improve airports, water ports, railroad crossings, and transit infrastructure.

Now, as August approaches, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is warning motorists to be prepared for a large section of a major highway to be closed for several days.

MnDOT Announces Closure Of Section Of Interstate 694

According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, more than six miles of eastbound Interstate 694 will close beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday, August 1, between Shingle Creek Parkway in Brooklyn Center and Snelling Avenue in Arden Hills.

MnDOT will close the eastbound interstate for intensive maintenance activities through 5 a.m. on Monday, August 4.

Motorists should be prepared for all ramps to and from the interstate along eastbound I-694 to be closed starting at 7 p.m. Friday, and there will also be no access to the eastbound interstate from cross streets in the project area.

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Simultaneously, the ramps from northbound and southbound I-35W to eastbound I-694 will close, and drivers are encouraged to use Highway 36 and I-35E to reach eastbound I-694.

Access from southbound I-35W and the eastbound Highway 10 diagonal to Snelling Avenue and the eastbound interstate will remain open in Arden Hills.

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As for a detour route during the eastbound I-694 closure, motorists can detour north on Highway 169, east on Highway 610 and Highway 10, and then south on I-35W to the Highway 10 diagonal to reach the eastbound interstate. Drivers may also travel east on I-94 from the west end of the closure to reach Minneapolis.

Why Is This Closure Necessary?

MnDOT says the weekend closure is needed so that multiple MnDOT maintenance crews can have the time needed to:

Inspect and repair bridge decks
Repair and restripe pavement
Clean and repair storm sewer drainage structures
Remove vegetation
Repair and replace lighting
Remove graffiti on bridges and walls

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In addition, crews will survey drainage structures, bridges, and signage and take pavement cores and soil samples to prepare for a future project currently planned in 2032.

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Massive Minnesota Property With Carriage House Has Now Been Sold

Duluth, Minnesota is known for its many historic homes, many of which still feature turn-of-century charms. While it can be fun to look at them and learn about their history, they do not often hit the market.

However, one such property did hit the market in June 2024. The historic colonial home not only included a large lot but also included a charming carriage house,

Welcome to 2125 Abbotsford Avenue, a stately 9 bedroom, 5+ bathroom, home located in the heart of Duluth. The 6,480-square-foot historic home was built in 1914 and sits on more than 3.5 acres of land with a front courtyard, beautiful trees, a manicured lawn, and terrific outdoor living spaces.

The carriage house features 3+ bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry, and a kitchen.

The colonial Duluth home went on the market for $1.3 million. The new owners closed on the property on February 21, 2025, for under the original asking price.

Take a look through a piece of Duluth's history and see what the final sale price was.

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Source: ‘Mega Maintenance’ Project To Close 6 Miles Of Major Highway In Minnesota

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