The ‘notorious’ I-394 and I-94 bottleneck will never be rebuilt. Here’s why.
- Posted on July 26, 2026
- By Star Tribune
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In brief
Infrastructure experts explain why expanding the congested I-394 and I-94 interchange in Minneapolis remains infeasible despite chronic traffic problems. Limited right-of-way, dense urban development, and astronomical costs make traditional highway expansion impractical. Transportation planners increasingly advocate alternative solutions including public transit investment, congestion pricing, and smart mobility strategies to address this persistent metropolitan bottleneck.
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The ‘notorious’ I-394 and I-94 bottleneck will never be rebuilt. Here’s why.
There’s not enough space to expand the metro’s most notorious traffic pinch point.
