MnDOT is dedicated to the efficient movement of freight and commodities within Minnesota, including the movement of freight by truck, rail, water, and air. The freight office is engaged in many activities related to both freight planning and operations.
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The construction project on I-94 from Minneapolis to Brooklyn Center is underway. The westbound side of the Lowry Tunnel is closed and traffic has shifted to the eastbound side with two lanes in each direction. All trucks weighing more than 9,000 pounds are prohibited from the Lowry Tunnel through mid-September. They are detoured to I-35W, Hwy 62, and Hwy 100 back to I-94. No OSOW permits will be allowed through the tunnel during this time.
With an anticipated project completion in mid-summer 2018, construction work includes 9 miles of road resurfacing and repairs to 50 bridges.
For detailed project information and traffic impacts, check out the I-94 Lowry Tunnel Fact Sheet.
To stay informed of closure schedules, detours and to sign-up for email updates, visit the project website at www.mndot.gov/metro/projects/i94brooklyncntr.
The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act created a new funding program that provides money to Minnesota to make improvements to our highway system that benefit freight movement. All public roads, including county and city roads, are eligible for this money. In order to select projects that will be funded with this money, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has created the Minnesota Highway Freight Program. A solicitation for projects is available, with applications due at the end of August 2017.
Visit website for application and more information.
The recently completed, new Minnesota Statewide Freight System Plan describes Minnesota’s freight transportation system and its role in the state’s economy, current and emerging industry trends, the performance of the freight transportation system, and current and future issues and needs. This Plan also includes Minnesota’s Freight Action Agenda for MnDOT, the Minnesota Freight Advisory Committee (MFAC) and other partners to advance a significant number of strategies that will improve the efficiency, safety, and reliability of the freight system.
To learn more about the Plan, view a short video on its development or access the Plan Summary, the Full Plan, its Freight Action Agenda or Appendices, click here.
The Fast Act federal transportation bill recently passed to authorize funds for federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, transit programs, and for other programs. Learn more.
