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Detour ahead: Portion of westbound I-94 closed in east metro this weekend
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Ashley Halbach , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway and is expected to last until Monday at 5 a.
A portion of westbound Interstate 94 in the east metro will be closed this weekend. The closure affects the section from St. Paul to Maplewood.
m. m. Westbound drivers will be detoured during this time.
The detour will take them from Maplewood to I-694 and then to I-35E, allowing them to continue their journey. Further details about the closure and detour are available from KSTP 5 Eyewitness News. Drivers planning to travel in the area this weekend can check with the source for more information about the road closure and detour route.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A portion of westbound Interstate 94 in the east metro will be closed this weekend. The closure affects the section from St. Paul to Maplewood. It starts on Friday at 10 p.m. and is expected to last…
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