MnDOT invites public to open house at renovated Blue Earth Truck Station on Sept. 22
MANKATO, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the public to attend an open house on Tuesday, Sept. 22 between 3 and 6 p.m. at the newly renovated and expanded Blue Earth Truck Station, located at 205 Fairgrounds Road in Blue Earth.
The $4.3 million project expanded space to better accommodate modern snowplows and other equipment, allowing MnDOT to perform operations more effectively and safely.
The work included renovating the existing 6,400 square-foot facility and constructing a new 5,888 square-foot addition. Crews also built new covered bins for salt and sand, a dedicated anti-icing brine generation room, an equipment wash bay, upgraded utilities, pavement, and landscaping. The renovation project added enhanced safety features and energy-efficient mechanical and electrical systems.
The Blue Earth Truck Station currently houses three snowplows and six operators. It services routes including Interstate 90 from Blue Earth to west of Alden, and Highway 169 from Elmore to Vernon Center.
MnDOT encourages the public to:
- See snowplow technology
- Talk with snowplow operators about their work and winter driving safety
- Tour the facility
- Learn about career opportunities at MnDOT
- Visit with State Patrol and Toward Zero Deaths about traffic safety
- Enjoy refreshments with staff
MnDOT District 7 covers more than 1,326 miles of state highway across 13 counties in southcentral Minnesota. The district includes 20 truck stations in: Adrian, Blue Earth, Courtland, Fairmont, Gaylord, Jackson, Le Sueur, Luverne, Mankato, Mapleton, Montgomery, Sherburn, Sleepy Eye, St. James, St. Peter, Storden, Waseca, Windom, Wells and Worthington.
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