Empty I-394 Minneapolis at Night, COVID-19 Closure

Interstate 394 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, appears empty at night on April 25, 2020, during widespread COVID-19 closures. This major freeway, a vital commuter route connecting downtown Minneapolis with its western suburbs, typically experiences heavy traffic. Its deserted state reflects the unprecedented public health measures and stay-at-home orders implemented to mitigate the pandemic's spread. The image documents a period of significant disruption to daily life and urban infrastructure use in the spring of 2020.
Interstate 394 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, appears empty at night on April 25, 2020, during widespread COVID-19 closures. This major freeway, a vital commuter route connecting downtown Minneapolis with its western suburbs, typically experiences heavy traffic. Its deserted state reflects the unprecedented public health measures and stay-at-home orders implemented to mitigate the pandemic's spread. The image documents a period of significant disruption to daily life and urban infrastructure use in the spring of 2020.
Photo taken in April 2020. © 2026 Chad Davis
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