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Project updates
Official public comment period for the Rethinking I-94 environmental scoping documents has closed
We are in the process of reviewing and preparing responses to all comments that were submitted on the Scoping Document / Draft Scoping Decision Document (SD/DSDD) and the state Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) during the public comment period. We expect to post the final Scoping Decision Document and Findings of Fact and Conclusions (FOFC) document for the EAW, including responses to comments received, on the project website later in 2026.
Visit the StoryMap for more detailed project information.
Rethinking I-94 is a long-term effort to engage communities that live, work, commute and play along the corridor to promote effective movement of people and goods and a high quality of life for neighboring communities. In addition to enhancing mobility, safety, and connectivity, MnDOT is responsible for preserving and repairing bridges, walls, and pavement.
Rethinking I-94 improvements will support the broader community goals established for the project. Those goals include:
Incorporating MnDOT's livability framework and identifying opportunities for establishing a sense of place, community connections, economic opportunities, equity, safety, and a healthy environment for the communities that live, work, and play there.
Developing and executing a community-based approach focused on reconnecting neighborhoods, revitalizing communities, and ensuring residents have a meaningful voice in transportation decisions that affect their lives.
We recognize the actions 60 years ago devastated communities, and those impacts are still felt today. This is the first comprehensive review of I-94 since its construction in the 1960s and is jointly conducted by MnDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
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Interested in getting involved or providing feedback?
Official public comment period for the Rethinking I-94 environmental scoping documents has closed
We are in the process of reviewing and preparing responses to all comments that were submitted on the Scoping Document / Draft Scoping Decision Document (SD/DSDD) and the state Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) during the public comment period. We expect to post the final Scoping Decision Document and Findings of Fact and Conclusions (FOFC) document for the EAW, including responses to comments received, on the project website later in 2026.
Visit the StoryMap for more detailed project information.
Rethinking I-94 is a long-term effort to engage communities that live, work, commute and play along the corridor to promote effective movement of people and goods and a high quality of life for neighboring communities. In addition to enhancing mobility, safety, and connectivity, MnDOT is responsible for preserving and repairing bridges, walls, and pavement.
Rethinking I-94 improvements will support the broader community goals established for the project. Those goals include:
Incorporating MnDOT's livability framework and identifying opportunities for establishing a sense of place, community connections, economic opportunities, equity, safety, and a healthy environment for the communities that live, work, and play there.
Developing and executing a community-based approach focused on reconnecting neighborhoods, revitalizing communities, and ensuring residents have a meaningful voice in transportation decisions that affect their lives.
We recognize the actions 60 years ago devastated communities, and those impacts are still felt today. This is the first comprehensive review of I-94 since its construction in the 1960s and is jointly conducted by MnDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Get involved
Interested in getting involved or providing feedback?
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All MnDOT projects - both new construction and rehabilitation projects - must include evaluation to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Components can include, but are not limited to adding curb cuts, truncated domes and accessible pedestrian signals. Read about MnDOT's transition plan to comply with the ADA.
Specifics for this project
Rethinking I-94, between Minneapolis and St. Paul, aims to enhance facilities for all modes of transportation and improve connectivity leading to and across the I-94 corridor. This includes building new and enhancing existing pedestrian and bike facilities in the I-94 corridor. Specific concepts will beContinue reading
All MnDOT projects - both new construction and rehabilitation projects - must include evaluation to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Components can include, but are not limited to adding curb cuts, truncated domes and accessible pedestrian signals. Read about MnDOT's transition plan to comply with the ADA.
Specifics for this project
Rethinking I-94, between Minneapolis and St. Paul, aims to enhance facilities for all modes of transportation and improve connectivity leading to and across the I-94 corridor. This includes building new and enhancing existing pedestrian and bike facilities in the I-94 corridor. Specific concepts will be developed later in the project process.
Improvements will also focus on existing ADA facilities and providing for additional accessible facilities where they are needed. The input of all I-94 community members, organizations, stakeholders and leaders will be vital. Information on ADA improvements will be available later in the project process.
I-94 between Marion St. in St. Paul and Hwy 55/Hiawatha Ave. in Minneapolis
Schedule
Phase 1 (2016-2018)
Rethinking I-94 — Minneapolis to St. Paul has finished this stage
A two-year technical research study and engagement activities, centered on the corridor, to establish the foundation for future planning and project work.
Phase 2 (2018-2028)
Rethinking I-94 — Minneapolis to St. Paul is currently at this stage
2020: Government agency engagement
2021-2025: Public engagement on draft scoping decision document
2025-2028: Environmental approvals
2028: Select preferred alternative
Full project schedule
this is an upcoming stage for Rethinking I-94 — Minneapolis to St. Paul
