I-394

5 photos · 2014–2022

5 photographs tagged I-394, 2014–2022.

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Minneapolis Skyline and 394 from Cedar Lake Trail
The Minneapolis skyline is reflected in a puddle beneath the I-394 highway. This elevated freeway, completed in 1971, was designed to connect downtown Minneapolis with its western suburbs. The Cedar Lake Trail, visible in the background, is a popular multi-use path that runs alongside the highway, offering a unique perspective on the city's infrastructure and natural spaces.

Minneapolis Skyline Reflected in Puddle Under I-394

Curfew in effect sign on 394 in Minneapolis
A digital message sign on Interstate 394 in Minneapolis displays a curfew notice, effective from 10 PM to 6 AM. This measure was implemented on the evening of August 26th, 2020, in response to civil unrest and protests that followed false rumors in the city.

Minneapolis I-394 Digital Curfew Sign

Interstate 394 in Minneapolis nearly empty at night during COVID-19 lockdown in April 2020.
Interstate 394 connects downtown Minneapolis to the western suburbs, running past the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood and merging with Interstate 94 near the Lowry Hill Tunnel. The freeway opened in stages during the late 1980s and early 1990s, replacing what had long been planned as an inner-city extension of Highway 12. Minnesota's stay-at-home order, in effect from late March through mid-May 2020, cut traffic across the Twin Cities metro to a fraction of normal volumes. Overnight counts on routes like I-394 dropped by more than half compared to pre-pandemic averages during that period.

Interstate 394 Empty During Minneapolis COVID-19 Shutdown

Target Field and Interstate 394 in Minneapolis
Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, and Interstate 394 are shown at night in Downtown Minneapolis. Opened in 2010, Target Field is a significant outdoor baseball stadium located in the city's North Loop neighborhood. A multi-story parking ramp adjacent to the stadium provides essential vehicle access for events and the surrounding urban environment. Interstate 394, a major freeway completed in the late 1980s, facilitates commuter traffic, connecting western suburbs to the downtown core and supporting the accessibility of this urban district.

Target Field, Parking Ramp, I-394, Downtown Minneapolis Night

Minneapolis, Minnesota, at dusk, with the I-394 and I-94 interchange and the IDS Center.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, at dusk, with the I-394 and I-94 interchange linking downtown to the western suburbs. The freeway system channels regional traffic through the city’s central business district. The IDS Center stands at left.

Minneapolis I-394 and I-94 Interchange at Dusk

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