I-35W
Coverage of I-35W in the Nexus archive.
- Minneapolis scooter takeover: Rider says 'everyone just showed up' after TikTok post
A large group of scooter and bike riders took over downtown Minneapolis on Saturday night after a TikTok post. This activity drew the attention of police and state patrol, particularly after some participants rode onto I-35W.
- Hundreds of scooter riders travel through downtown Minneapolis, go onto interstate
Hundreds of scooter riders were monitored by police traveling through downtown and southeast Minneapolis on Saturday night. When a large group went onto southbound I-35W near Fourth Street, both Minneapolis police and Minnesota State Patrol took no enforcement action. Both agencies noted that non-motorized devices are prohibited on freeways and advocated for regulation, suggesting geofencing plans to prevent future safety risks.
- Traffic update: I-94 westbound shut down near I-35W after fatal crash
Westbound I-94 in Minneapolis is closed near I-35W and Highway 65 following a fatal crash that killed one person. The closure remains in effect until investigators clear the scene, with no details about the crash or victim's identity released.
- Detour alert: weekend closure of Highway 62 in Edina
Highway 62 in Edina will be closed between Highway 100 and I-35W from Friday night at 10 p.m. to Monday, June 29, at 5 a.m. for removal of the Rosland Park pedestrian bridge. The detour routes through Highway 100, I-494, and I-35W. The new bridge is expected to be completed in summer 2027.