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I-494 West Traffic in Twin Cities
As of 4:01 pm CST, I-494 West in the Twin Cities is averaging 61 mph across 41 sensors, 5 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near T.h.77, at 24 mph (usually 56 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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Is I-494 West moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 4:01 pm CST, and why:
- Near T.h.77: 24 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 56 mph).
- Near Xerxes Ave: 30 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 59 mph).
Best time to drive I-494 West
Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 56 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (56 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (59 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 6 am (69 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 70 | 69 | 64 | 63 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 69 |
| Tue | 70 | 68 | 59 | 56 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 59 | 60 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 68 |
| Wed | 70 | 69 | 59 | 57 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 66 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Thu | 70 | 68 | 62 | 62 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 61 | 62 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 69 |
| Fri | 70 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 |
| Sat | 70 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 70 |
| Sun | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 |
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 West slow right now?
Near T.h.77: 24 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 56 mph). Near Xerxes Ave: 30 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 59 mph).
When is traffic worst on I-494 West in Twin Cities?
Traffic on I-494 West is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 56 mph).
What is the best time to drive I-494 West in Twin Cities?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (56 mph on Tuesdays) and around 4 pm (59 mph on Tuesdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 67 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is I-494 West busy right now?
As of 4:01 pm CST, I-494 West in the Twin Cities is averaging 61 mph across 41 sensors, 5 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near T.h.77, at 24 mph (usually 56 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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