Major Traffic Changes Began Today for Highway 210/I-94 Interchange Reconstruction

Crews prepare for demolition and construction of the north Highway 210 bridge. (Derek Sidian, KBRF News)

Fergus Falls, MN – Major traffic changes began today, May 4, at the west junction of Highway 210 and Interstate 94 in Fergus Falls.

The on- and off-ramps at the west Highway 210 and I-94 interchange (Exit 54) have closed to all travelers, and traffic to/from Highway 210 is detoured to County Road 1/Tower Road (Exit 55). While the north bridge on Highway 210 is now closed, traffic on Highway 210 is running head-to-head on the south bridge to remain open for east/west travelers in both directions.

Starting tonight, from 8:30 p.m. until 7 a.m., I-94 will close in both directions and traffic will be temporarily routed around the work area using the ramps. The Minnesota State Patrol will direct traffic on Highway 210 during the overnight closures. The ramps will close again during the daytime. The work is expected to take up to three nights to complete.

Once the bridge demolition is complete, the ramps at the interchange will remain closed 24/7 through October.

MnDOT Public Affairs Coordinator Emma Olson says the new bridge structure is going to be built where the current north bridge is located. The new bridge will have two lanes of vehicle traffic, with bike and walking trails on either side of the road, and will utilize teardrop-style roundabouts at the interchange ramps. Once the new bridge is built, the south bridge will be demolished.

Olson says because of the two bridges, MnDOT can make sure Highway 210 will remain accessible for the duration of the project.