I-494 Airport to Hwy 169 Phase 2
SP 2785-462 Letting Fall 2026
Purpose
MnDOT is constructing E-ZPass lanes on Interstate 494 in both directions between US 169 and the MSP airport and comprehensively updating the I494 corridor at the same time. The first phase of this plan is currently underway and is constructing an E-ZPass lane between Hwy 100 and I35W, a modified interchange at I494 and I35W, and access changes between Lyndale Avenue and 24th Avenue. This second phase of the vision will immediately follow the first phase and continue the roadway construction both west towards 169 and east towards the river with bridge replacements and many other improvements.
Procurement schedule
- Request for Letters of Interest: Spring 2025
- RFQ: Winter 2025-26
- Shortlisted Teams: Late Spring, 2026
- RFP: Summer 2026
- Letting: Fall 2026
- Major Construction Start: Spring 2027
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Oversight
- Design and construction post-letting oversight will utilize consultant contracts