Is I-94 closed right now?
Our state DOT feeds show no closures of I-94 itself as of . Closed ramps on I-94, listed below: 1 in Wisconsin, 1 in Illinois and 3 in Indiana. A closure the feeds have not reported will not show here.
I-94 road conditions today
I-94 in Montana
Our feeds show 0 closures, 0 crashes and 2 work zones on I-94 in Montana.
Montana road conditions →I-94 in North Dakota
Our feeds show no closures, crashes or work zones on I-94 in North Dakota.
North Dakota road conditions →I-94 in Minnesota
Our feeds show 0 closures, 1 crash and 3 work zones on I-94 in Minnesota.
Minnesota road conditions →I-94 in Wisconsin
Our feeds show 0 closures, 1 closed ramp, 0 crashes and 2 work zones on I-94 in Wisconsin.
- Ramp: closures. Updated .
I-94 in Illinois
Our feed shows 2 temporary restrictions for oversize loads on I-94 in Illinois, including 1 road, ramp or bridge closure.
- Ramp: Temporary Restriction: RAMP CLOSED DOLTON-INT 94 EB RAMP TO WB DOLTON RD. Updated .
I-94 in Indiana
Our feeds show 0 closures, 3 closed ramps, 0 crashes and 5 work zones on I-94 in Indiana.
- Ramp: Exit 15B EB I94 ramp to NB US6/IN51: Exit ramp between EB I94 and Ripley St in Lake Station closed. Updated .
- Ramp: Exit 15A WB I94 ramp to SB US6/IN51: Exit ramp between WB I94 and Ripley St in Lake Station closed. Updated .
- Ramp: I-94 eastbound: Entrance ramp from IN 49 blocked. Updated .
I-94 in Michigan
Our feeds show no closures, crashes or work zones on I-94 in Michigan.
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Route overview
Interstate 94 runs 1,585 miles from Billings, Montana to Port Huron, Michigan, where it ends at the Blue Water Bridge into Sarnia, Ontario. It is the northernmost coast-bound east-west interstate, paralleling I-90 across Montana, North Dakota, and the upper Midwest before taking its own path across Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan.
For freight, I-94 is the principal Detroit-to-Northwest corridor, the main route for Bakken oil-patch traffic in North Dakota, and the main Twin Cities-to-Chicago intermodal route. The Detroit and Chicago metro segments rank among the worst truck bottlenecks in the country on ATRI's 2024 Top 100 list, including the Chicago I-90/I-94 interchanges (where I-94 is concurrent with I-90) and the Detroit I-94/I-75 interchange.
Geographically I-94 is mostly flat, with the only significant climbs through the Badlands of western North Dakota and the rolling country of southern Wisconsin. Weather hazards are dominated by ground blizzards across the northern Plains, lake-effect snow on the Indiana-Michigan border, and occasional severe weather across Wisconsin and Minnesota.
- Northernmost coast-bound east-west interstate
- Crosses seven states: MT, ND, MN, WI, IL, IN, MI
- Main Bakken oil-patch freight corridor across North Dakota
- Concurrent with I-90 across the Dan Ryan in Chicago
- Ends at the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, one of the top US-Canada truck crossings (BTS)
- Crosses the Mississippi River at the Twin Cities
- Detroit segment includes the I-94/I-75 stack, among the busiest in the Midwest
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Key cities & junctions
| State | Mile | City / Junction |
|---|---|---|
| MT | MM 0 | Billings (I-90 jct) |
| MT | MM 75 | Hardin |
| MT | MM 213 | Miles City |
| MT | MM 295 | Glendive |
| ND | MM 7 | Beach |
| ND | MM 38 | Medora / Theodore Roosevelt NP |
| ND | MM 64 | Dickinson |
| ND | MM 152 | Bismarck (US-83 jct) |
| ND | MM 258 | Jamestown |
| ND | MM 351 | Fargo (I-29 jct) |
| MN | MM 12 | Moorhead |
| MN | MM 168 | St. Cloud |
| MN | MM 240 | Minneapolis (I-35W jct) |
| MN | MM 250 | St. Paul (I-35E jct) |
| WI | MM 21 | Hudson |
| WI | MM 56 | Eau Claire |
| WI | MM 143 | Tomah (I-90 jct) |
| WI | MM 240 | Madison (I-39/I-90 jct) |
| WI | MM 300 | Milwaukee |
| WI | MM 348 | Kenosha |
| IL | MM 1 | Zion |
| IL | MM 35 | Chicago Edens / Dan Ryan |
| IN | MM 0 | Hammond |
| IN | MM 21 | Gary (I-65/I-80/I-90 jct) |
| MI | MM 1 | Michigan City line |
| MI | MM 35 | Benton Harbor |
| MI | MM 110 | Battle Creek |
| MI | MM 184 | Ann Arbor |
| MI | MM 215 | Detroit (I-75/I-96 jct) |
| MI | MM 274 | Port Huron / Blue Water Bridge |
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Notable hazards & trouble spots
Whiteouts and multi-day closures
Northern Plains ground blizzards (MM 0 MT - 351 ND)
The 650-mile stretch across Montana and North Dakota is heavily exposed to winter weather. Ground blizzards drop visibility to zero in minutes, and a single 2022 storm closed nearly 500 miles of I-94 from Billings to Jamestown (FreightWaves). MDT and NDDOT regularly close the road for 24 to 72 hours during major events. Plan winter long-hauls with multiple shutdown options.
Heavy oversize / overweight truck volume
Bakken oil traffic, ND (MM 38-152)
I-94 across western North Dakota carries enormous volumes of oilfield equipment, frac sand, and tanker traffic. Construction zones are continuous, and rural exits often have inadequate parking. Use the dedicated truck stops at Belfield, Dickinson, and Bismarck.
Chronic urban congestion with HAZMAT restrictions
Chicago Dan Ryan / Edens (MM 35 IL - 0 IN)
I-94 through Chicago is one of the busiest urban interstates in the country. The Dan Ryan and Kennedy reversible express lanes are off-limits to commercial vehicles. HAZMAT routing requires specific bypass routes. Check Illinois Tollway and IDOT bulletins.
Sudden squalls off Lake Michigan
Lake-effect snow, IN/MI (MM 0 IN - 35 MI)
I-94 along the southeastern shore of Lake Michigan is exposed to severe lake-effect snow squalls that can drop visibility to zero in minutes. Multi-vehicle pile-ups are routine in winter. INDOT and MDOT publish real-time alerts.
Heavy urban congestion with ongoing reconstruction
Detroit I-94 / I-75 stack (MM 215)
The I-94/I-75 stack in central Detroit is one of the busiest truck interchanges in the Midwest. Major reconstruction continues. MDOT publishes real-time alerts; plan deliveries outside 6-9 AM and 3-7 PM peaks.
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Passes and chain laws on this route
Interstate 94 has no mountain pass in our guides. The guide below is for a place on it that is no mountain pass: it says what the sources do and do not confirm, and covers the corridor's hazards. Next to it is what its own page shows right now.
- McLaughlin Hill, Montana: No live data
Chain rules for every state on the route that has a chain law, and for the state that place is in:
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Active incidents (64)
Temporary Restriction: RAMP CLOSED - DOLTON-INT 94 EB RAMP TO WB DOLTON RD
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I-94 westbound: Lane closure between Exit 201: Wright County Road 19 and Exit 194: CR 18.
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I-94 eastbound: Entrance ramp from IN 49 blocked.
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I-94 in both directions (Mile Point 29.6 - 33.6): Construction work between N 250 E and US 421.
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I-94 eastbound (Mile Point 30.4 - 35.1): Roadwork between N 250 E and Gruenke Rd.
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I-94 westbound (Mile Point 35.4 - 33.6): Construction work between Gruenke Rd and County Line Rd.
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I-94 eastbound (Mile Point 33.6 - 35.4): Construction work between County Line Rd and Gruenke Rd.
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I-94 westbound (Mile Point 30 - 36): Roadwork between Gruenke Rd and N 250 E.
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I-94 westbound: Bridge construction at Exit 54 ramp to MN 210; W Lincoln Ave.
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I-94 in both directions: Bridge construction between Exit 50 and Exit 55: Otter Tail County Road 1 in Fergus F…
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I-94 eastbound: Construction work at Exit 178 ramp to MN 24.
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Temporary Restriction: CLOSED-NO PERMITS - DOLTON-EB EXIT RAMP TO EB DOLTON AVE (EXIT 70B)
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Weather alerts in its states
No active NWS weather alerts in the states Interstate 94 runs through.
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FAQ
How long does it take to drive I-94 end to end?
A passenger car can cover the 1,585 miles in 23-26 hours of driving time. Commercial drivers respecting hours-of-service rules typically need 3 to 4 days, with weather-related delays common across the Plains in winter and chronic congestion through the Twin Cities, Chicago, and Detroit metros.
Is I-94 a toll road?
No. I-94 is toll-free for its entire 1,585-mile length. Adjacent toll roads exist (the Indiana Toll Road carries I-90 around Chicago, the Illinois Tollway operates several other corridors), but I-94 itself charges no tolls.
Does I-94 close in winter?
Frequently across the Plains. The Montana and North Dakota segments see multi-day closures every winter for ground blizzards and severe windchill. Lake-effect snow events on the Indiana-Michigan border can shut down lanes for hours. Check MDT, NDDOT, INDOT, and MDOT before committing.
Where does I-94 begin and end?
I-94 begins at I-90 in Billings, Montana and ends at the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, Michigan, which crosses into Sarnia, Ontario. The Blue Water Bridge is one of the top US-Canada truck crossings. Bureau of Transportation Statistics counts put Port Huron among the top three northern-border truck ports, behind Detroit and around Buffalo, and its truck volume has been climbing.
What major cities does I-94 connect?
I-94 directly serves Billings, Bismarck, Fargo, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Eau Claire, Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, Gary, Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Port Huron.
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