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I-494 East Traffic in Twin Cities
As of 2:15 am CDT, I-494 East in the Twin Cities is averaging 61 mph across 32 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Lake Rd at 16 mph (usually 45 mph). 2 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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Is I-494 East moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 2:15 am CDT, and why:
- Near Lake Rd: 16 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 45 mph).
- Near N Of Valley Creek Rd: 25 mph, likely heavy traffic.
- Near U.s.169: 33 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 47 mph).
- Near Prairie Center Dr: 35 mph, likely heavy traffic.
Best time to drive I-494 East
Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 53 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (61 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (53 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 5 am (69 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 71 | 70 | 69 | 62 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 61 | 67 | 70 | – | 70 | 68 |
| Tue | 71 | 70 | 63 | 61 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 60 | 54 | 54 | 65 | 68 | 70 | 70 |
| Wed | 70 | 70 | 65 | 62 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 62 | 56 | 59 | 67 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Thu | 70 | 70 | 68 | 65 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 59 | 53 | 57 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 |
| Fri | 70 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 59 | 60 | 65 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 70 |
| Sat | 69 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 72 |
| Sun | 71 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 71 |
Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.
Questions
Why is I-494 East slow right now?
Near Lake Rd: 16 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 45 mph). Near N Of Valley Creek Rd: 25 mph, likely heavy traffic. Near U.s.169: 33 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 47 mph). Near Prairie Center Dr: 35 mph, likely heavy traffic.
When is traffic worst on I-494 East in Twin Cities?
Traffic on I-494 East is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 53 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-494 East in Twin Cities?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (61 mph on Tuesdays) and around 4 pm (53 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-494 East busy right now?
As of 2:15 am CDT, I-494 East in the Twin Cities is averaging 61 mph across 32 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Lake Rd at 16 mph (usually 45 mph). 2 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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