Construction crews have begun construction on a major road construction project to help relieve congestion on I-94 in Maple Grove.

“Work along this corridor will increase safety, reduce travel times and improve our economy,” said Rep. Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park. “And I am proud to be part of the groundbreaking.”

DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman was one of numerous state and local officials who met in Monticello on Friday to break ground on the so-called I-94 “Gap Project.”

State and local officials attended a groundbreaking ceremony Friday to celebrate the I-94 “Gap Project.”

The $115 million project will widen I-94 between Albertville and Monticello to six lanes – three lanes in each direction.

“The stretch of highway between St. Cloud and Maple Grove sees an average of nearly 1.5 crashes per day,” said Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.). “By expanding this stretch of highway to six lanes, we can create more space to keep drivers safe and reduce traffic. That’s important for workers commuting from St. Cloud to Minneapolis, or vice versa, for truck drivers transporting Minnesota-made goods across the country, and for families leaving the city.”

MnDOT officials say all six lanes should be open by fall 2026.

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