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Latest news releases

MnDOT asks motorists to slow down and move over during April 20-24 and April 27-May 1 overnight maintenance work on Highways 14, 52 in Rochester (April 17, 2025)

MnDOT District 8 awarded highway safety improvement funding (April 17, 2025)

Northbound Highway 169 entrance ramp to eastbound Highway 14 in Mankato closed April 21 (April 17, 2025)

MnDOT to host a public meeting on April 28 for the Hwy 93 Henderson project (April 16, 2025)

MnDOT to host April 30 open house for Highway 87 project in Hubbard (April 15, 2025)

Highway 61 Cook County culvert replacement public meeting April 23 (April 15, 2025)

Prescribed burns planned April 16 for Highway 40 west of Madison (April 14, 2025)

Hwy 52 reopens at I-90 as bridge demolition is completed; detour remains further south (April 12, 2025)

Public invited April 23 to learn about Hwy 14 Stockton Hill construction (April 11, 2025)

Road work on I-35W and Hwy 13 in Burnsville begins April 14 (April 11, 2025)

Lane closures start April 14 on westbound I-94 near Fergus Falls (April 11, 2025)

Construction on stormwater drainage pond resumes Monday, April 14 at Highway 36 and Cleveland Avenue in Roseville (April 11, 2025)

Highway 169 lane closures in Jordan begin April 15 (April 10, 2025)

Spring load restrictions end April 16 in South, Southeast and Metro frost zones (April 10, 2025)

Single-lane traffic starts April 21 on Highway 169 in Princeton (April 10, 2025)

Highway 53 Eveleth construction traffic impacts begin on April 17 (April 10, 2025)

Highway 42 speed limit reduced to 50 mph on portion of road at Eyota (April 10, 2025)

Highway 55 roadwork in Annandale begins April 21 (April 9, 2025)

I-35 bridge work in Duluth begins April 15 (April 9, 2025)

Changes coming to Highway 169 and S. Washington Avenue intersection in Saint Peter (April 9, 2025)

Highway 23 sign replacement to start April 14 (April 9, 2025)

Watch for prescribed burning, smoke April 9-10 on Hwy 52 east of Canton (April 9, 2025)

Lane closures on Interstate 94 from Osakis to Alexandria begin April 10 (April 8, 2025)

MnDOT invites Pelican Rapids community to public open house on April 17 (April 8, 2025)

Watch for prescribed burns today along I-90 west of Jackson (April 8, 2025)

MnDOT to host April 15 open house for Highway 11 construction in Greenbush (April 7, 2025)

Southwest Minnesota chevron sign project gets underway April 14 (April 7, 2025)

Highway 71 near Sanborn closed for railroad bridge work starting today (April 7, 2025)

Highway 42 closure, detour April 15-16 for railroad crossing repairs in Eyota (April 7, 2025)

Construction resumes: Interstate 94 Gap project—Albertville to Monticello (April 7, 2025)

Watch for prescribed burns at the I-90 rest areas west of Jackson today (April 7, 2025)

I-94 lane and ramp closures in Minneapolis begin April 4 (April 3, 2025)

I-90 westbound off-ramp closure to Hwy 61 southbound at Dresbach scheduled April 8 for guardrail repair (April 3, 2025)

I-90 lane changes near Rochester begin April 4 to prepare for bridge demolition (April 3, 2025)

Highway 23 and Highway 71 left-turn lane project begins April 14 (April 3, 2025)

Construction resumes Sunday, April 6 on Hwy 65 in Ham Lake (April 2, 2025)

Bridge inspections to require lane closures in Duluth starting April 7 (April 2, 2025)

Potential safety improvements identified as Hwy 371 Nisswa to Baxter corridor study concludes (April 2, 2025)

MnDOT announces 2025 state construction projects (April 2, 2025)

Remaining work on Hwy 23 Pipestone bridge begins April 7 (April 1, 2025)

MnDOT to conduct aerial photography in west central Minnesota (March 31, 2025)

Highway 41 bridge over Minnesota River in Chaska closing April 5 (March 31, 2025)

MnDOT to host open house for roundabout construction at Hwy 212 and Hwy 15 intersection near Brownton (March 31, 2025)

MnDOT to host April 16 open house for Highway 23 Green Valley bridge project (March 31, 2025)

MnDOT to host April 16 open houses for Highway 19 reconstruction project in Marshall (March 31, 2025)

Construction begins on third lane for Highway 10 in Coon Rapids (March 28, 2025)

Detour for Highway 60 Lake Crystal project begins April 15 (March 28, 2025)

Detour for Highway 22 Mankato to St. Peter project begins April 11 (March 28, 2025)

MnDOT to host April 10 public meeting for the Highway 55/Hiawatha Avenue project in Minneapolis (March 27, 2025)

MnDOT conducts aerial photography on highways in northwest Minnesota beginning in April (March 27, 2025)

Southwest Minnesota culvert repair project gets underway this April (March 27, 2025)

MnDOT plans aerial photo work in southwest Minnesota (March 27, 2025)

MnDOT conducting aerial photography work in southwest Minnesota (March 27, 2025)

Watch for prescribed burn March 27 near Heron Lake (March 26, 2025)

Hwy 52 closed, detoured south of Rochester April 8-12 (March 26, 2025)

Public open house April 7 for Highway 22 Mankato to St. Peter project (March 24, 2025)

REMINDER: Brainerd invited to Washington Street project update meeting Tuesday, March 25 (March 24, 2025)

Tree removal along Highway 22 between St. Peter and Highway 111 begins March 24 in preparation for construction this summer (March 20, 2025)

Public invited to learn about Hwy 55 roadwork in Annandale April 3 (March 19, 2025)

Hwy 53 Eveleth construction update meeting April 1 (March 19, 2025)

Public open house April 1 for Highway 60 Lake Crystal project (March 18, 2025)

MnDOT to host April 3 open house for Highway 371 construction in Hackensack (March 17, 2025)

MnDOT’s planned wood pile burning at Hwy 52 near Pine Island postponed for weather (March 17, 2025)

Smoke visible on Hwy 52 near Pine Island beginning March 17 as MnDOT burns wood piles (March 13, 2025)

Watch for prescribed burning March 13 on Hwy 218 south of Austin (March 13, 2025)

Interstate 90 High Forest Rest Area closed March 11 for well repairs (March 10, 2025)

Tree removal along Highway 60 near Lake Crystal begins March 12 in preparation for construction (March 10, 2025)

Brainerd invited to Washington Street project update meeting March 25 (March 7, 2025)

Highway 14 closure, detour March 10-14 for railroad bridge repair near Eyota (March 7, 2025)

MnDOT to host March 13 public meeting for 2025 construction on Highway 61/Arcade Street and Highway 5/East 7th Street in St. Paul, Maplewood (March 7, 2025)

MnDOT to host March 18 in-person meeting for Highway 13 improvement project in Savage and Burnsville (March 5, 2025)

Online open house seeks public input for long-range transportation plans in Central Minnesota (March 5, 2025)

All state highways in South Central Minnesota open at 1:30 pm today (March 5, 2025)

Some state highways in South Central Minnesota open at 11:30 am today; many other highways remain closed or under no travel advisoriest (March 4, 2025)

MnDOT announces state highway closures in South Central Minnesota at 10:00 p.m. due to blizzard conditions; closures will remain overnight (March 4, 2025)

No travel advised in portions of South Central Minnesota update 7:50 (March 4, 2025)

No travel advised in portions of South Central Minnesota (March 4, 2025)

North-Central frost zone winter load increases end, spring load restrictions start in Central, North-Central frost zones on March 7 (March 3, 2025)

MnDOT to host March 11 public meeting for Highway 97 construction in Forest Lake (March 3, 2025)

Wood pile burning postponed to March 10 on Highway 16 at Whalan (March 3, 2025)

Prescribed burn planned today on Hwy 12 west of Hwy 59 (March 3, 2025)

Central frost zone winter load increases end, spring load restrictions start in South, Southeast and Metro frost zones on March 3 (Feb. 28, 2025)

MnDOT to host March 12 public meeting for the Hwy 169/282/9 Jordan interchange construction project (Feb. 27, 2025)

Wood pile burning begins March 3 on Hwy 16 at Whalan in Fillmore County (Feb. 26, 2025)

MnDOT to host open house for Hwy 11 project in Roseau (Feb. 26, 2025)

Winter load increases end Feb. 28 in the Metro, South, and Southeast frost zones (Feb. 25, 2025)

MnDOT, city of Alexandria to host March 11 public open house for future Hwy 29 reconstruction project (Feb 24, 2025)

MnDOT completes Hwy 73 corridor study from Cromwell to Kettle River (Feb. 24, 2025)

Lane closures Feb. 24 near Highway 14 / Broadway Avenue in Rochester (Feb. 21, 2025)

Public meeting set for March 5 for Hwy 57 and Dodge Co. Rd. 16 roundabout and resurfacing project in Mantorville (Feb. 19, 2025)

MnDOT to host public meeting for Mesaba Avenue bridges project in Duluth (Feb. 18, 2025)

MnDOT to host public meeting for Grand Rapids/La Prairie corridor study (Feb. 18, 2025)

Highway 14 closure, detour rescheduled to March 3-7 for railroad bridge repair west of Eyota (Feb. 13, 2025)

MnDOT concludes Complete Streets Assessment of Highway 75 in Pipestone (Feb. 13, 2025)

MnDOT announces winners of Name a Snowplow contest (Feb. 12, 2025)

Be alert for tree cutting crews along Hwy 19 in Marshall (Feb. 12, 2025)

Feb. 25 public meeting set for Hwy 14 and Broadway Avenue Intersection (Feb. 11, 2025)

Hwy 14 closure, detour planned Feb. 17-21 for railroad bridge repair west of Eyota (Feb. 11, 2025)

Hwy 93 Henderson winter construction update (Feb. 11, 2025)

I-35 northbound lane closure in Duluth Feb. 14 (Feb. 10, 2025)

MnDOT encourages schools, communities to join Winter Walk to School Day Feb. 5 (Feb. 5, 2025)

Public meetings set for Feb. 12 for Hwy 371 and Hwy 210 intersection improvement project in Baxter (Feb. 4, 2025)

MnDOT seeks public feedback for Highway 169 Road Safety Audit in Sherburne County (Feb. 3, 2025)

MnDOT to host public meeting for London Road project in Duluth (Jan. 30, 2025)

Voting begins to help MnDOT name eight snowplows statewide (Jan. 28, 2025)

Lane closures, traffic slowdowns Jan. 27 on Highway 19 west of Northfield (Jan. 24, 2025)

Ten Minnesota cities to receive Active Transportation Planning Assistance (Jan. 23, 2025)

MnDOT to host Feb 3 public meeting for Hwy 78 corridor study (Jan. 15, 2025)

No travel advisory issued in Northwest Minnesota (Jan. 17, 2025)

Westbound Interstate 94 near Downer reopens (Jan. 12, 2025)

Westbound Interstate 94 closed near Downer due to crash (Jan. 12, 2025)

Highway 200 culvert clearing begins January 22 near Itasca State Park (Jan. 9, 2025)

Winter load increases begin Jan. 13 in the Metro, South and Southeast frost zones (Jan. 9, 2025)

Jan. 23 information session set for Highways 63/247 roundabout north of Rochester (Jan. 9, 2025)

Public invited to learn about plans for Highway 23 in Waite Park at open house Jan. 14 (Jan. 6, 2025)

MnDOT to clear trees along Hwy 87 west of Hubbard beginning Jan. 13 (Jan. 3, 2025)

MnDOT, city of Moorhead to host Jan. 14 public open house for future Hwy 10/75 project (Jan. 3, 2025)

Eastbound I-90 lane, ramps reopen in Austin as Cedar River bridge completed (Dec. 21, 2024)

MnDOT reminds public not to push snow on to roads in Southwest Minnesota (Dec. 20, 2024)

Winter load increases begin Dec. 23 in the Central frost zone (Dec. 19, 2024)

Winter load increases begin Dec. 20 in the North-Central frost zone (Dec. 17, 2024)

Piney-Pinecreek Border Airport at Canadian border to close Dec. 27 (Dec. 13, 2024)

Winter load increases begin Dec. 16 in the North frost zone (Dec. 12, 2024)

Help MnDOT name more snowplows! Submit your idea by Dec. 20 (Dec. 10, 2024)

Highway 4 detour south of Sleepy Eye removed today (Dec. 9, 2024)

Weekend closure of Interstate 494 in Bloomington begins December 6 (Dec. 5, 2024)

Highway 61 Two Harbors work to occur Dec. 9 - 20 (Dec. 5, 2024)

No travel advisory lifted in northwest Minnesota (Dec. 4, 2024)

No travel advisory issued in Northwest Minnesota (Dec. 4, 2024)

MnDOT to host Dec 11 public open house for I-94 Moorhead Corridor Study (Dec. 3, 2024)

I-94 closed this weekend between Interstate 35E and Hwy 61 in St. Paul for demolition of Kellogg Blvd./3rd Street bridge over the interstate (Dec. 2, 2024)

Highway 61 bridge project completed over Canadian Pacific Railway south of Red Wing (Dec. 2, 2024)

Hwy 53 reopens to 21st Avenue West in Duluth (Nov. 27, 2024)

MnDOT hosts public meetings in December to help guide Minnesota State Rail Plan (Nov. 27, 2024)

Stone Arch Bridge closure switches to downtown side December 2 (Nov. 27, 2024)

Ramp/lane closures southbound I-35 at Mesaba Avenue in Duluth (Nov. 25, 2024)

Hwy 243/Osceola Bridge Environmental documents available for public review Nov. 26-Dec.26 (Nov. 25, 2024)

Faribault traffic signal replacement completed at Hwy 21/7th Street NW (Nov. 22, 2024)

Interstate 90 resurfacing completed between Albert Lea and Alden (Nov.22, 2024)

I-35 ramp to West Michigan Street in Duluth closed Dec. 2 and 3 (Nov. 22, 2024)

MnDOT hosts public meeting for Highway 23 New London interchange project Dec. 5 (Nov. 21, 2024)

I-35 Hinckley construction work finishing for 2024 (Nov. 20, 2024)

MnDOT celebrates improved safety, mobility and smoother travel as the 2024 construction season ends (Nov. 20, 2024)

Highway 4 from Ormsby to St. James opens November 18 (Nov. 14, 2024)

Emerald ash borer-infected tree removal along Highway 14/15 in New Ulm begins November 18 (Nov. 14, 2024)

Westbound Interstate 94 between Alexandria and Osakis to reopen to traffic; lane closures in both directions (Nov. 12, 2024)

Public invited to open house at new MnDOT truck station in Hawley on Nov. 20 (Nov. 12, 2024)

Hwy 23 has reopened from Pipestone to Holland as resurfacing and bridge project ends (Nov. 12, 2024)

Highway 108 east reopens in Pelican Rapids (Nov. 8, 2024)

Lanes reopen on eastbound Interstate 94 between Dalton and Ashby (Nov. 8, 2024)

Emergency repairs, resurfacing on Highway 5/West 7th Street in St. Paul rescheduled for Monday, November 11 (Nov. 8, 2024)

Tree clearing for Highway 22 Mankato to St. Peter project begins November 18 (Nov. 7, 2024)

Highway 4 St. James to Sleepy Eye construction update (Nov. 7, 2024)

I-90 Austin detour planned Nov. 15-18 for Fourth Street bridge demolition (Nov. 7, 2024)

MnDOT to host Nov. 21 in-person meeting for Hwy 13 improvement project in Savage and Burnsville (Nov. 6, 2024)

Hwy 19 east of Gaylord closed for railroad work starting November 11 (Nov. 5, 2024)

Garfield Avenue northbound/southbound ramps to reopen (Nov. 4, 2024)

Highway 56 reconstruction completed in LeRoy (Nov. 4, 2024)

New safer accesses open along Highway 10 in Randall (Nov. 4, 2024)

Public comment period on Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program open until Nov. 30 (Nov. 4, 2024)

Overnight closures at Twin Ports Interchange in Duluth (Nov. 4, 2024)

MnDOT to host public meeting for Hwy 73 corridor study in Chisholm (Nov. 4, 2024)

Olmsted County Road 35 bridge reopens to traffic over I-90 northwest of Stewartville (Nov. 2, 2024)

Emergency repairs, resurfacing planned for Hwy 5/West 7th Street in St. Paul on Tuesday, Nov. 5 (Nov. 1, 2024)

169 REDEFINE: All lanes, new Main Street interchange opens in Elk River (Nov. 1, 2024)

New interchange opens to all St. Cloud area travelers Nov. 2 (Nov. 1, 2024)

New eastbound I-94 lane and ramp closures in Washington County begin Nov. 2 (Nov. 1, 2024)

Public comment period on Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program open until Nov. 30 (Nov. 1, 2024)

Overnight ramp/lane closures at Twin Ports Interchange in Duluth (Nov. 1, 2024)

Sgt. Dave Windels receives TZD Enforcement Star Award at the 21st annual Toward Zero Deaths conference (Oct 31, 2024)

Three Twin Cities metro-based traffic safety stakeholders receive TZD Star Awards at the 21st annual Toward Zero Deaths conference (Oct 31, 2024)

Public meeting on November 19 for the Highway 3/South Robert Street study in West St. Paul (Oct 31, 2024)

Hwy 4 from Sherburn to Ormsby opens October 31 (Oct 30, 2024)

Kathy Cooper receives top safety award at the 21st annual Toward Zero Deaths conference (Oct 30, 2024)

Southbound Hwy 52 exit to Civic Center Drive in Rochester closing Nov. 6-7 for repairs (Oct 30, 2024)

Southbound Hwy 52 exit to Civic Center Drive in Rochester closing Nov. 6-7 for repairs (Oct. 29, 2024)

One-day road closure, detour in downtown Cannon Falls Nov. 4 (Oct. 29, 2024)

Hwy 71 and Bryant Avenue traffic signal resumes operations in Wadena (Oct. 29, 2024)

Ann Jenson receives TZD EMS Star Award at 21st annual Toward Zero Deaths conference (Oct. 28, 2024)

Hwy 59 reopens south of Marshall and Garvin as concrete repair project ends (Oct. 25, 2024)

Hwy 169 Aitkin to Hassman opens to all travelers (Oct. 25, 2024)

Hwy 67 reopens in Clarkfield Oct. 24 as reconstruction project nears completion (Oct. 23, 2024)

I-35 Faribault project completes final year of construction (Oct. 23, 2024)

Hwy 30 resurfacing completed between Stewartville and Chatfield (Oct. 23, 2024)

Transportation Planning Assistance grants now available (Oct. 23, 2024)

Brief overnight I-90 traffic stoppages Oct. 24 in Austin for bridge beam setting (Oct. 22, 2024)

MnDOT releases new design concept for Robert Street in St. Paul (Ocy. 21, 2024)

Highway 19 Winthrop box culvert replacement project nearly complete (Oct. 21, 2024)

MnDOT seeks applicants to serve on Minnesota Freight Advisory Committee (Oct. 21, 2024)

Highway 40 reduced to one lane in Willmar tomorrow (Oct. 21, 2024)

Northbound I-35 lanes open in Faribault as project moves toward completion (Oct. 19, 2024)

I-90 Austin bridge, ramps reopen Oct. 18 at Hwy 105/Oakland Ave (Oct. 18, 2024)

Northbound I-35W ramp closure in Minneapolis begins Oct. 28 (Oct. 18, 2024)

Hwy 2 lane closures west of Cohasset start Oct. 21 (Oct. 18, 2024)

Lane closures, traffic shifts on westbound I-94 near Barnesville Oct. 21-28 (Oct. 17, 2024)

Overnight lane closures on Highway 29 in Montevideo Oct. 20 (Oct. 17, 2024)

All lanes open on Highway 25 in Monticello (Oct. 17, 2024)

Eastbound entrance ramp to Highway 14 near Nicollet closes October 21-23 (Oct. 17, 2024)

I-35 on- and off-ramps at Hwy 60 reopen to traffic in Faribault (Oct. 17, 2024)

Overnight detour at I-90 in Austin Oct. 17 for removal of bridge decking equipment (Oct. 16, 2024)

Watch for prescribed burn Oct. 16 near I-90 Dresbach rest area (Oct. 16, 2024)

Hwy 4 to close at Hwy 12 in Grove City for railroad work Oct. 21-22 (Oct. 16, 2024)

I-90 rest areas near Blue Earth reopen October 16 (Oct. 16, 2024)

Hwy 59 reopens in Pelican Rapids (Oct. 16, 2024)

State announces next steps for businesses looking to add EV charging stations (Oct. 16, 2024)

Hwy 210 Staples closes, detours at railroad crossing Oct. 14–23 (Oct. 15, 2024)

Oct. 30 meeting set to learn about Hwy 74 bridge replacement in St. Charles (Oct. 15, 2024)

State announces next steps for businesses looking to add EV charging stations (Oct. 15, 2024)

Highway 93 Henderson construction update (Oct. 14, 2024)

Interstate 90 rest areas near Blue Earth reopen October 16 (Oct. 14, 2024)

MnDOT to host public meeting for Hwy 2/169 corridor study in Grand Rapids (Oct. 14, 2024)

Watch for prescribed burns October 15 near Highway 14 from Janesville to Waseca (Oct. 14, 2024)

Hwy 71 near Sanborn closed for railroad bridge work starting Nov. 4 (Oct. 14, 2024)

Hwy 23 Gaps project ribbon cutting celebrates completion of the 3-year project (Oct. 11, 2024)

77th Ave./Brooklyn Blvd./Elm Creek Blvd. bridge over Hwy 169 reopens (Oct. 11, 2024)

Hwy 61 traffic to switch to new bridge south of Red Wing on Oct. 15 (Oct. 11, 2024)

New eastbound I-94 ramp closures in Washington County begin Oct. 15 (Oct. 11, 2024)

Learn the latest updates about I-35/I-90 corridor study in Albert Lea Oct. 23 (Oct. 10, 2024)

Eastbound Interstate 90 off-ramp to La Crescent detoured Oct. 21-25 for repairs (Oct. 10, 2024)

Highway 212 resurfacing project in Olivia is complete (Oct. 10, 2024)

Hwy 13/I-35W lane and ramp closures in Burnsville begin Oct. 11 (Oct. 9, 2024)

Hwy 56 resurfacing completed in West Concord (Oct. 8, 2024)

77th Ave./Brooklyn Blvd./Elm Creek Blvd. bridge over Hwy 169 struck by over-height load; closed until further notice (Oct. 8, 2024)

New roundabout open in north Buffalo (Oct. 7, 2024)

MnDOT, WisDOT to host Blatnik Bridge public update meeting Oct. 15 (Oct 7, 2024)

Railroad crossing closures between Breckenridge and Norcross begin today (Oct. 7, 2024)

Open house scheduled for Hwy 71 and Hwy 23 resurfacing project in Willmar (Oct. 7, 2024)

MnDOT announces availability of $12.5 million in grants for Greater Minnesota community projects (Oct. 7, 2024)

Construction on eastbound Interstate 90 east of Blue Earth nearly complete (Oct. 4, 2024)

Hwy 212 striping operations near Glencoe will be completed by end of today (Oct. 4, 2024)

Roundabout at Hwy 22 and Augusta Drive in Mankato opens Oct. 5 (Oct. 4, 2024)

Hwy 32 project northeast of Red Lake Falls begins Tuesday, Oct. 8 (Oct. 3, 2024)

Hwy 32 project south of Thief River Falls begins Monday, Oct. 7 (Oct. 3, 2024)

Hwy 371 and Highway 34 Walker Corridor Study Complete (Oct. 3, 2024)

10-day closure of eastbound Hwy 55 in Plymouth and Golden Valley begins Oct. 7; westbound closure starts Oct. 17 (Oct. 2, 2024)

I-35 Lake Avenue in Duluth traffic control changes Oct. 4 (Oct. 2, 2024)

Hwy 4 south of Sherburn opens to traffic Oct. 3 (Oct. 2, 2024)

Public invited to “Friends and Family Day” at MnDOT and State Patrol Mankato headquarters on Oct. 10 (Oct. 2, 2024)

Repairs to the Hwy 99 Minnesota River Bridge sidewalk in St. Peter begin Oct. 7 (Oct. 2, 2024)

Detour extended: Northbound lane closure in Hwy 15 roundabout at Airport Road in Hutchinson (Oct. 2, 2024)

Hwy 12 Litchfield to Cokato project update: Road from Darwin to Dassel set to reopen today, Oct. 2 (Oct. 2, 2024)

40th Avenue West bridge over I-35 in Duluth reopens (Oct. 1, 2024)

Daytime lane closures on Hwy 14 Stockton Hill planned Oct. 3 (Oct. 1, 2204)

Weekend closure of Interstate 494 in Bloomington begins Oct. 25 (Oct. 1, 2024)

Weekend closure of Interstate 494 in Bloomington begins Oct. 11 (Oct. 1, 2024)

MnDOT invites schools and communities to take part in Walk to School Day on Oct. 9 (Oct. 1, 2024)

I-35W lane closures in Burnsville begin Oct. 1 (Sept. 30, 2024)

Highway 20 sidewalk, lane closures in Cannon Falls start Oct. 7 (Sept. 30, 2024)

Highway 23 living snow fence prep work begins this week (Sept. 30, 2024)

All lanes open, roadwork complete on Hwy 169 Milaca to Princeton (Sept. 27, 2024)

Crews to close Hwy 55 near Rosemount Oct. 2-9 (Sept. 27, 2024)

Traffic signal replacement project completed in Albert Lea (Sept. 27, 2024)

Northbound lane in the Hwy 15 roundabout at Airport Road in Hutchinson closed Sept. 30 – Oct. 1 (Sept. 27, 2024)

Hwy 36 overnight road and lane closures begin Oct. 3 (Sept. 27, 2024)

Golf Links Drive detour at Highway 61 begins Oct. 3 south of Red Wing (Sept. 26, 2024)

Eastbound Interstate 90 exit ramp at Faribault County Road 23 east of Blue Earth open Sept. 30 (Sept. 26, 2024)

New Highway 67/old County Road 2 project complete (Sept. 26, 2024)

Eastbound I-94 closed for repairs this weekend from Hwy 280 to Western Avenue in St. Paul (Sept. 24, 2024)

New eastbound I-94 ramp closures in Washington County begin Sept. 26 (Sept. 24, 2024)

Lower Michigan to reopen, upcoming traffic impacts on Superior Street (Sept. 24, 2024)

MnDOT to host public update meeting for Twin Ports Interchange (Sept. 23, 2024)

Hwy 18 north Mille Lacs Lake opens to all travelers by Tuesday, Sept. 24 (Sept. 20, 2024)

40th Avenue West bridge repairs to occur in Duluth Sept. 23 and 24 (Sept. 20, 2024)

MnDOT asks motorists, farm equipment operators to safely share the road during fall harvest season (Sept 19, 2024)

Begins Sept. 23: Eastbound Interstate 94 reduced to two lanes in Albertville (Sept 19, 2024)

Lane closures at Hwy 14 interchanges near Claremont begin Sept. 19 for concrete repairs (Sept 18, 2024)

Hwy 10 access at Co. Rd. 14/1 in Randall closes, detours Sept. 25 (Sept 18, 2024)

Clearwater community invited to Oct. 1 meeting to learn more about Hwy 24 improvements (Sept 18, 2024)

Hwy 4 St. James to Sleepy Eye construction update (Sept 18, 2024)

MnDOT asks motorists, farm equipment operators to safely share the road during fall harvest season (Sept 18, 2024)

MnDOT asks motorists, farm equipment operators to safely share the road during fall harvest season (Sept. 17, 2024)

MnDOT Northwest asks motorists, farm equipment operators to safely share the road during fall harvest season (Sept 17, 2024)

Public meeting October 1 for Hwy 8 study from Chisago City to Taylors Falls (Sept 18, 2024)

Repairs to eastbound Hwy 14 bridge over Hwy 22 in Mankato nearing completion
(Sept 18, 2024)

Faribault traffic signal replacement begins Sept. 23 at Hwy 21/7th Street NW (Sept. 17, 2024)

I-35 and Hwy 2 ramp closures to occur in Duluth (Sept. 17, 2024)

Wadena community asked to try set-up and take survey by Sept. 27 (Sept 16, 2024)

MnDOT to host public meeting for Hwy 53 project in Eveleth (Sept. 16, 2024)

Political campaign, advertisement signs not permitted on public highway rights of way (Sept. 16, 2024)

Hwy 169 in Grand Rapids detoured for railroad crossing replacement (Sept. 16, 2024)

Crews to close Highway 169 lanes on Sept. 16 (Sept. 13, 2024)

I-94 traffic shift, lane and ramp closures in Washington County begin Sept. 18 (Sept. 13, 2024)

Highway 212 striping operations begin Sept. 16: expect brief delays (Sept. 13, 2024)

New Highway 212 roundabout in Glencoe opens to traffic Sept. 13 (Sept. 12, 2024)

Highway 23 Milaca to Bock opens to all travelers Friday, Sept. 13 (Sept. 12, 2024)

Crews to open all Hwy 169 lanes between Jordan and Shakopee on Sept. 13 (Sept. 11, 2024)

Construction on Hwy 257 from Hanska to Hwy 15 complete (Sept. 11, 2024)

Mississippi River bridge closes four overnights in Monticello Sept. 18–25 (Sept. 11, 2024)

MnDOT seeks public comment on the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Hwy 97 in Forest Lake (Sept. 10, 2024)

Lane closures, traffic shift on westbound I-94 near Barnesville Tuesday and Wednesday (Sept. 10, 2024)

Irvine Avenue bridge closed over Hwy 71 in Bemidji beginning Tuesday, Sept. 17 (Sept. 10, 2024)

Highway 1 in Ely closed for water main repair work (Sept. 9, 2024)

I-90 detours Sept. 12 for bridge construction west of Stewartville (Sept. 9, 2024)

Highway 135 culvert replacement near Embarrass starts Sept. 16 (Sept. 9, 2024)

Hwy 11 project south of Indus begins Monday, Sept. 16 (Sept. 6, 2024)

Highway 10 access at Highway 115 in Randall closes, detours Sept. 10 (Sept. 5, 2024)

Sept. 19 meeting set to learn about Hwy 63 roundabout construction near Rochester (Sept. 5, 2024)

Overnight lane closures on Highway 29 in Montevideo (Sept. 5, 2024)

Political campaign, advertisement signs not permitted on public highway rights of way (Sept. 5, 2024)

Lane closures on Hwy 43 Choice hill begin Sept. 5 for repair work (Sept. 5, 2024)

Preliminary work for the 2025-26 Hwy 22 Mankato to St. Peter project is underway on Industrial Street near Kasota (Sept. 4, 2024)

Eastbound Hwy 36 closure set this weekend between I-35W in Roseville and I-35E in Little Canada (Sept. 4, 2024)

Westbound I-94 closed for repairs this weekend from I-35E to Hwy 280 in St. Paul (Sept. 4, 2024)

Detour begins Sept. 5 at southbound Margaretha Avenue north of Broadway Avenue in Albert Lea (Sept. 4, 2024)

I-35 ramp closures at Lake Avenue in Duluth extended (Sept. 4, 2024)

Short Hwy 61 traffic delays Sept. 6 at CP Rail bridge south of Red Wing (Sept. 4, 2024)

Oliver Bridge to close Sept. 9-13 for scheduled inspection (Sept. 3, 2024)

Crews to close Hwy 55 Sept. 7 near Rosemount (Sept. 3, 2024)

Hwy 1 culvert replacement near Tower starts Sept. 4 (Aug. 30, 2024)

Hwy 15 pavement repairs south of Winthrop begins Sept. 4 (Aug. 30, 2024)

Detour for northbound Hwy 15 pavement repairs south of Winthrop begins Sept. 4 (Aug. 30, 2024)

Public meetings set Sept. 10 for Highway 371 and Highway 210 intersection improvement project in Baxter (Aug. 29, 2024)

Lane closures on Highway 29 in Alexandria Sept. 3-6 (Aug. 29, 2024)

Highway 75 detour in Luverne begins September 3 for storm sewer improvements (Aug. 29, 2024)

Lane closures on Highway 371 Nisswa to Jenkins begin early September (Aug. 29, 2024)

Highway 53 and Highway 169 ramp detours in Virginia Sept. 3 - 6 (Aug. 29, 2024)

I-35 Hinckley southbound work deferred to 2025 (Aug. 29, 2024)

Eastbound Hwy 14 bridge over Hwy 22 in Mankato temporarily closed for three days starting Thursday night, August 29 (Aug. 28, 2024)

169 REDEFINE: traffic switches onto new surface, bridge in Elk River (Aug. 28, 2024)

MnDOT to host public meeting for Hwy 169 corridor study through Hibbing (Aug. 28, 2024)

MnDOT hosts electric vehicle charger grant information sessions, including Sept. 5 in St. Paul (Aug. 27, 2024)

Hwy 169/210 intersection in Hassman closes Sept. 3 (Aug. 27, 2024)

Public meeting set for Sept. 10 for Hwy 14 resurfacing and roadway improvement projects in Rochester (Aug. 27, 2024)

Traffic changes at First Avenue and Eighth Street intersection in Moorhead start Sept. 3 (Aug. 27, 2024)

Hwy 12 reduced to one lane of traffic from Second Street to 10th Street in Willmar (Aug. 27, 2024)

MnDOT to reopen Hwy 19 west of Henderson by noon today (Aug. 27, 2024)

Traffic signal replacement project begins Aug. 30 in East Grand Forks (Aug. 27, 2024)

Resurfacing project begins on Hwy 2 in Cass Lake Sept. 9 (Aug. 27, 2024)

MnDOT hosts electric vehicle charger grant information sessions, including Sept. 10 in Worthington (Aug. 27, 2024)

Lane closures on Highway 25 Brainerd to Morrison County line begin Sept. 9 (Aug. 26, 2024)

Lane closures on Hwy 14 Stockton Hill begin Aug. 27 for repair work (Aug. 26, 2024)

MnDOT installs four-way stop demonstration project in Chisholm (Aug. 26, 2024)

Overnight lane closures on Interstate 94 in Moorhead start Sept. 3 (Aug. 26, 2024)

Public invited to provide comments for potential improvements on Hwy 71 and Hwy 23 north of Willmar (Aug. 26, 2024)

I-90 ramp closures, detours begin Aug. 28 at Hwy 105/Oakland Ave in Austin (Aug. 26, 2024)

Hwy 52 southbound turns from I-90 reopened near Rochester (Aug. 23, 2024)

Crews to completely close Hwy 101 at Purgatory Creek (Aug. 22, 2024)

I-90 overnight detours Aug. 28-29 for bridge beam setting west of Stewartville (Aug. 22, 2024)

Lane closures Aug. 26-27 near Highway 14/Broadway Ave in Rochester (Aug. 22, 2024)

I-35 southbound ramp at Highway 45 in Scanlon to close Aug. 28 (Aug. 22, 2024)

Expect lane closures on Hwy 23 through Fond du Lac for resurfacing project (Aug. 21, 2024)

I-535 Blatnik Bridge/Garfield Avenue ramp closures Aug. 26-Oct. 18 (Aug. 21, 2024)

Hwy 14 paving, safety work completed; all lanes open to traffic Aug. 21 (Aug. 21, 2024)

Overnight detour at I-90 in Austin Aug. 26 for concrete bridge deck pour (Aug. 21, 2024)

Hwy 10 closes to all traffic in St. Cloud Aug. 26–28 (Aug. 20, 2024)

MnDOT hosts electric vehicle charger grant information session Aug. 27 in Rochester (Aug. 20, 2024)

Hwy 14 traffic delays expected east of Rochester Aug. 21-23 for crack sealing (Aug. 20, 2024)

Hwy 19 west of Henderson closed beginning Aug. 26 for culvert repairs (Aug. 20, 2024)

Portion of Hwy 108 east in Pelican Rapids to close the week of Sept. 3 (Aug. 20, 2024)

Hwy 57 reopens to traffic in Mantorville as construction ends (Aug. 19, 2024)

I-535 to open Tuesday; watch for merging traffic on I-35 in Duluth (Aug. 19, 2024)

MnDOT asks public for feedback to guide new State Freight Plan (Aug. 19, 2024)

Lane closures on Highway 10 from Little Falls to Halfway Crossing begin Aug. 26 (Aug. 19, 2024)

Brunkhorst selected as district engineer for MnDOT District 8 (Aug. 19, 2024)

Upcoming traffic impacts for Twin Ports Interchange project (Aug. 19, 2024)

New South Central Minnesota regional Toward Zero Deaths coordinator named (Aug. 16, 2024)

Hwy 21 traffic delays expected Aug. 20-21 for chip seal work near Faribault (Aug. 16, 2024)

Single lane traffic at Hwy 16 bridge east of Grand Meadow begins Aug. 19 for repair work (Aug. 16, 2024)

I-35 overnight closures for Twin Ports Interchange project (Aug. 16, 2024)

Resurfacing project begins on various highways in northwest Minnesota on Aug. 19 (Aug. 16, 2024)

J-turn opens at Highway 14-Dodge County Road 9 west of Kasson (Aug. 16, 2024)

Rescheduled: Crews begin Highway 13 shoulder project on Aug. 21 (Aug. 15, 2024)

UPDATE: Hwy 257 resurfacing project from Hanska to Hwy 15 begins Aug. 17 (Aug. 15, 2024)

UPDATE: Hansel Lake rest area closure rescheduled to Aug. 20 due to weather (Aug. 15, 2024)

Rabenberg selected for MnDOT District State-Aid Engineer (Aug. 14, 2024)

MnDOT needs your feedback on the future of Hwy 252 intersections (Aug. 14, 2024)

MnDOT crews on Hwy 65 to seal the road by Albert Lea, motorists to encounter short detour (Aug. 14, 2024)

Hansel Lake rest area to temporarily close on Aug. 15 (Aug. 13, 2024)

Four-way stop in place at I-35 and Hwy 60 in Faribault while signals replaced (Aug. 13, 2024)

Traffic switch begins Aug. 21 on Hwy 61 in Red Wing at Withers Harbor Drive (Aug. 13, 2024)

Short Hwy 61 traffic delays Aug. 19 at CP Rail bridge south of Red Wing (Aug. 13, 2024)

Wahkon community invited to learn about future Hwy 27 project on Aug. 20 (Aug. 13, 2024)

Rescheduled: Eastbound I-94 to North 4th Street ramp closure in Minneapolis begins Aug. 14 (Aug. 13, 2024)

I-35 single lane closures, I-535 Blatnik Bridge full closure (Aug. 13, 2024)

Wadena community invited to try out intersection set-up and provide feedback (Aug. 12, 2024)

New eastbound I-94 lane and ramp closures begin Aug. 12 (Aug. 9, 2024)

Hwy 52 reopens to traffic at I-90 after culvert replacement (Aug. 9, 2024)

Hwy 12 Litchfield to Cokato project update: paving in Litchfield next week (Aug. 9, 2024)

Hwy 257 resurfacing project from Hanska to Hwy 15 begins Aug. 19 (Aug. 9, 2024)

Work begins Aug. 12 on new Hwy 67/old County Road 2 (Aug. 9, 2024)

I-35 single lane closures, I-535 Blatnik Bridge full closure (Aug. 9, 2024)

Highway 25 bridge to close four overnights in Monticello (Aug. 8, 2024)

Highway 14 and Highland Avenue roundabout in New Ulm opens Aug. 9 (Aug. 8, 2024)

I-35 Hinckley construction traffic to shift (Aug. 8, 2024)

Portion of Highway 59, south of Highway 108 east, reopens in Pelican Rapids (Aug. 8, 2024)

Rescheduled: Crews to begin Highway 13 shoulder project on Aug. 19 (Aug. 8, 2024)

Eastbound Interstate 94 to North 4th Street ramp closure in Minneapolis begins Aug. 15 (Aug. 8, 2024)

Hwy 2 pavement work near Floodwood starts Aug. 12 (Aug. 7, 2024)

Lane closures on Hwy 10 in Randall begin Aug. 12 (Aug. 7, 2024)

Traffic changes on eastbound I-90 east of Blue Earth begin Aug. 7 (Aug. 6, 2024)

I-35E directional closures between Little Canada and Columbus begin Aug. 9 (Aug. 6, 2024)

Public meeting set for Aug. 20 for Hwy 30 resurfacing and roadway improvement project in Stewartville (Aug. 6, 2024)

MnDOT to host Hwy 59 open house Aug. 12 in Worthington (Aug. 5, 2024)

Interstate 94 to temporarily close between Alexandria and Osakis tonight (Aug. 5 2024)

MnDOT warns motorists of flooding on Hwy 22 south of Eden Valley (Aug. 5, 2024)

Highway 25 closes to construct a new roundabout in north Buffalo Aug. 15 (Aug. 5, 2024)

Highway 56 Stage 2a detour wraps up as construction progresses in LeRoy (Aug. 5, 2024)

Westbound Hwy 14 detour at Kasson planned for morning hours Aug. 5 for bridge work (Aug. 2, 2024)

Hwy 56 Stage 2a detour wraps up as construction progresses in LeRoy (Aug. 2, 2024)

Eastbound Hwy 36 closure set this weekend between I-35E and Hwy 61 in Little Canada (Aug. 2, 2024)

I-35 single lane closures at Twin Ports Interchange Aug. 5-7 (Aug. 2, 2024)

Crews begin Hwy 13 shoulder project on Aug. 12 (Aug. 2, 2024)

Short Hwy 61 traffic delays Aug. 8 at CP Rail bridge south of Red Wing (Aug. 2, 2024)

Short-term closure, detour of I-90 eastbound off-ramp to Hwy 63 northbound set for Aug. 2 (Aug. 1, 2024)

Nisswa, Baxter communities invited to take survey for Highway 371 potential improvements (Aug. 1, 2024)

I-35 southbound ramp at Lake Avenue in Duluth closure extended (Aug. 1, 2024)

Allow extra travel time on Hwy 23 from Holland to Florence Aug. 8 - 30 (Aug. 1, 2024)

Highway 71 Wadena closes, detours overnight Aug. 4–5 (Aug. 1, 2024)

Hwy 68 Minneota to Marshall resurfacing project complete (July 31, 2024)

I-35 single lane closures at Twin Ports Interchange (July 31, 2024)

I-90 westbound lane closure begins Aug. 12 from Hwy 42 to Olmsted County Road 10 for cable median barrier installation (July 31, 2024)

Short-term Hwy 14 ramp closures at Kasson scheduled July 31 for final paving (July 30, 2024)

Five-day Hwy 52 closure, detour at I-90 scheduled Aug. 5 near Rochester (July 30, 2024)

Repairs to Hwy 14 bridge over Hwy 22 in Mankato begin Aug. 8 (July 30 2024)

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally travelers will encounter I-90, I-35 construction in Minnesota (July 29, 2024)

MnDOT, WisDOT begin summer fieldwork on Blatnik Bridge project (July 29, 2024)

Resurfacing on Highway 4 from St. James to Sleepy Eye begins July 31 (July 29, 2024)

Hwy 61 lane closures near Winona begin Aug. 5 for bridge deck repairs (July 29, 2024)

Delano community invited to participate in Highway 12 online open house (July 29, 2024)

I-90 westbound lane closure begins Aug. 12 from Highway 42 to Olmsted County Road 10 for cable median barrier installation (July 29, 2024)

Highway 56 resurfacing scheduled to begin Aug. 12 in West Concord (July 29, 2024)

Westbound I-90 overnight detour at Hwy 105 scheduled July 29 in Austin (July 26, 2024)

Interstate 35 lane restrictions in Forest Lake rescheduled to begin (today) July 26 (July 26, 2024)

Highway 169 opens within the city of Aitkin Friday, July 26 (July 25, 2024)

Interstate 35 lane restrictions in Forest Lake area begin July 29 (July 25, 2024)

Eastbound Interstate 90 off-ramp repairs near La Crescent planned July 29 (July 25, 2024)

MnDOT awarded $8.5 million in federal grants for rural bus replacement, facility upgrades (July 25, 2024)

Additional I-35 ramps at Lake Avenue in Duluth to close July 29 (July 25, 2024)

Expect I-35 lane closures near Proctor on July 29 (July 25, 2024)

Traffic signal replacement project begins Aug. 5 in Albert Lea (July 24, 2024)

MnDOT, State Patrol reminds WE Fest attendees of parking restrictions, road construction on Hwy 59 (July 24, 2024)

MnDOT seeks public input on passenger rail services (July 24, 2024)

Eastbound I-90 ramps at Hwy 169 near Blue Earth open July 25 (July 23, 2024)

Seal coats on several highways in South Central Minnesota begin July 29 (July 23, 2024)

Hwy 59 detour south of Garvin begins July 25 (July 23, 2024)

Crews begin Hwy 5 cable median barrier project on July 29 (July 23, 2024)

Hwy 282 to close at Naylor Avenue in Sand Creek Township (July 23, 2024)

I-90 westbound off-ramp detour at Highway 109 begins July 29 near Alden (July 23, 2024)

MnDOT, State Patrol reminds WE Fest attendees of parking restrictions, road construction on Hwy 59 (July 22, 2024)

Detour for Hwy 19 Winthrop bridge replacement project begins Aug. 12 (July 22, 2024)

I-90 off-ramps closed to Hwy 52 southbound through November southeast of Rochester (July 22, 2024)

I-90 detour scheduled July 24-26 for Oakland Avenue bridge beam setting in Austin (July 22, 2024)

All lanes open on Highway 169 south of Garrison (July 19, 2024)

Highway 4 Sherburn to St. James project update (July 19, 2024)

Detour change for Highway 12 Litchfield to Cokato project (July 19, 2024)

Public open house July 29 for Highway 14 Eagle Lake Corridor Study (July 19, 2024)

Highway 4 St. James to Sleepy Eye project update (July 19, 2024)

Hwy 87 traffic changes begin late July as construction progresses (July 18, 2024)

Hwy 23 pavement work in Duluth’s Fond du Lac neighborhood starts July 25 (July 18, 2024)

Hwy 61 intersection work south of Two Harbors starts July 22 (July 18, 2024)

I-35 single lane closures at Twin Ports Interchange (July 18, 2024)

Hwy 27 lane closures Long Prairie to Hwy 28 begin July 22 (July 17, 2024)

I-35 traffic changes begin July 22 at Faribault as construction progresses (July 17, 2024)

Hwy 53 resurfacing near Canyon to start July 22 (July 17, 2024)

Hwy 22 and Augusta Drive roundabout project in Mankato begins July 29 (July 17, 2024)

Short-term eastbound Hwy 14 ramp closures at Kasson scheduled July 17-18 (July 16, 2024)

Pavement markings being refreshed on Hwy 169 in Grand Rapids (July 16, 2024)

Randall community invited to learn about upcoming J-turn accesses on Highway 10 (July 15, 2024)

MnDOT to host Hwy 68 open house July 30 in Canby (July 15, 2024)

Hwy 41 Minnesota River crossing scheduled to reopen July 22 (July 12, 2024)

MnDOT to celebrate rededication of golden panels on Interstate 90 near Blue Earth with a ribbon cutting ceremony, July 18 (July 12, 2024)

Postponed: Southbound Hwy 169 closes, detours Milaca to Long Siding (July 12, 2024)

Update 15: Final update on south central highways impacted by flooding (July 12, 2024)

J-turn at Hwy 10 and County Road 60 intersection west of Perham opens to traffic (July 12, 2024)

I-90 closure at County Road 35 for bridge demolition July 12-15 northwest of Stewartville (July 12, 2024)

Hwy 23 Milaca to Bock detour begins Monday, July 15 (July 11, 2024)

MnDOT announces locations of 13 electric vehicle fast charging stations (July 11, 2024)

Detour at Hwy 63/3rd Street bridge over Bluff Street in Red Wing scheduled July 16-17 for bridge maintenance (July10, 2024)

MnDOT to host July 16 public meeting to share information about the Complete Streets Assessment of Hwy 75 in Pipestone (July10, 2024)

Southbound Hwy 169 closes, detours Milaca to Long Siding (July 9, 2024)

Update 14: Update on south central highways impacted by flooding (July 9, 2024)

Crews prepare for the 2025-2026 construction on I-94 Gap project—Albertville to Monticello (July 9, 2024)

Traffic switch begins this week on the Hwy 23 South Gap project (July 9, 2024)

Southeast Minnesota state hwy routing and sealing project begins July 15 (July 9, 2024)

I-90/Hwy 52 interchange reconstruction near Rochester begins July 15 (July 9, 2024)

Pavement rejuvenation project on highways in south central Minnesota begins July 17 (July 9, 2024)

Work at Hwy 37, County Road 5 intersections begins July 15, includes detour (July 9, 2024)

I-535 ramp and Blatnik Bridge closures (July 8, 2024)

Southeast Minnesota state bridge crack and joint sealing project begins July 8 (July 5, 2024)

Hwy 58 roundabout open to traffic in Goodhue (July 5, 2024)

Crews begin work on Hwy 282 projects in Jordan (July 3, 2024)

I-35 work through Duluth tunnels starts July 8 (July 2, 2024)

UPDATE - No. 13: Update on south central hwys impacted by flooding (July 2, 2024)

Roadwork begins on Hwy 169 between Milaca and Princeton July 8 (July 2, 2024)

I-35 ramps at Hinckley to close for three weeks beginning July 10 (July 2, 2024)

Start for Hwy 212 resurfacing project in Olivia moved to July 29 (July 2, 2024)

UPDATE - No. 12: Update on south central highways impacted by flooding (July 1, 2024)

Highway 23 detour between Askov and Sandstone starts July 8 (July 1, 2024)

Short-term detour on Highway 34 in Akeley scheduled July 9 (July 1, 2024)

I-90 closure at County Road 35 for bridge demolition July 12-15 northwest of Stewartville (July 1, 2024)

Highway 53 work in Virginia to start July 8 (July 1, 2024)

I-35 work through Duluth tunnels starts July 8 (July 1, 2024)

Highway 14 Minnesota River bridge project moves to final stage of construction July 2; ramps open to traffic (July 1, 2024)

UPDATE - No. 11: Update on south central highways impacted by flooding (June 29, 2024)

Westbound Highway 36 auxiliary lane closes for repairs, resurfacing between Hamline Avenue and Snelling Avenue in Roseville June 28-July 3 (June 28, 2024)

UPDATE - No. 10: Update on south central highways impacted by flooding (June 28, 2024)

Construction on Highway 75 north of Euclid begins July 15 (June 28, 2024)

MnDOT District Engineer Jon Huseby to retire Aug. 16 (June 28, 2024)

Districtwide bridge maintenance work begins in southwest MN (June 28, 2024)

Highway 212 resurfacing project in Olivia begins July 8 (June 28, 2024)

Highway 59 concrete repair project begins July 8 (June 28, 2024)

Two-year Highway 12 Litchfield to Cokato project begins July 8 (June 28, 2024)

Overnight lane closures on Highway 71/23 in Willmar next week (June 28, 2024)

Short-term eastbound Highway 14 ramp closures at Kasson scheduled July 1 (June 28, 2024)

UPDATE - No. 9: Update on south central highways impacted by flooding (June 27, 2024)

Highway 23 detour Bock to Ogilvie remains in place through mid-July (June 27, 2024)

Second Street Southwest lane closure at Hwy 52 July 8-11 in Rochester for curb repair (June 27, 2024)

I-35/I-535 single lane closures expected in July (June 27, 2024)

Highway 114 between Lowry and Starbuck to close July 8 for road construction (June 27, 2024)

UPDATE - No. 8: Update on south central highways impacted by flooding (June 26, 2024)

Highway 60 closed, detoured at Wabasha because of flooded road (June 26, 2024)

Prepare for delays and back-ups on Hwy 25 in Monticello as bridge work begins July 8 (June 25, 2024)

UPDATE: Hwy14 near Lamberton reopens (June 25, 2024)

Construction on Highway 89 near Grygla begins July 8 (June 26, 2024)

UPDATE - No. 7: Update on south central highways impacted by flooding (June 25, 2024)

Olmsted CR 35 detour begins July 8 for bridge replacement over I-90 northwest of Stewartville (June 25, 2024)

UPDATE - No. 6: Update on south central hwys impacted by flooding; Hwy 169 from Le Sueur to St. Peter is closed (June 25, 2024)

UPDATE - No. 5: Update on south central highways impacted by flooding (June 24, 2024)

Intersection of Highway 59/Highway 108 west in Pelican Rapids to close June 25 for Stage 1C (June 24, 2024)

June 24 Update: Road closures continue across northeastern Minnesota (June 24, 2024)

UPDATE - No. 4: Update on south central highways impacted by flooding (June 24, 2024)

Construction on Highway 223 in Leonard begins July 8 (June 24, 2024)

June 24 Update on southwest Minnesota highways impacted by flooding (June 24, 2024)

UPDATE: Highway 14 near Lamberton closes due to flooding (June 23, 2024)

UPDATE: Highway 30 reopens; flooding updates in southwest MN (June 23, 2024)

Update on southwest Minnesota highways impacted by flooding (June 23, 2024)

Highway 30 closes from Dovray to Westbrook due to flooding Several roads affected by flooding in southwest Minnesota (June 22, 2024)

MnDOT warns motorists of flooding on Highway 30 between Dovray and Westbrook
Slow down, use caution in the area (June 22, 2024)

Update 1: Heavy rains cause road closures across south central and the southwest corner of Minnesota (June 21, 2024)

Lane closures on Interstate 94 between Dalton and Ashby begin June 24 (June 21, 2024)

Stillwater lift bridge flooding preparations completed Friday afternoon, June 21 (June 21, 2024)

Update: Road closures continue across northeastern Minnesota (June 21, 2024)

Overnight traffic delays expected on Hwy 61 in Red Wing over Withers Harbor Drive June 24-26 (June 21, 2024)

MnDOT warns motorists of flooding on Hwy 91 in Chandler (June 21, 2024)

Heavy rains cause road closures across south central and the southwest corner of Minnesota (June 21, 2024)

Northbound I-35 nightly closures at Twin Ports Interchange begin June 24 (June 21, 2024)

Stillwater lift bridge flood preparations begin Friday morning, June 21 (June 20, 2024)

Hwy 51/Snelling Avenue full closure extended to early July between Ford Parkway and Montreal Avenue in St. Paul (June 20, 2024)

Road closures continue across northeastern Minnesota (June 20, 2024)

Eastbound Interstate 90 exit ramp closure at Faribault County Road 17 east of Blue Earth begins June 24 (June 20, 2024)

Update: Heavy rains cause road closures across northeastern Minnesota (June 19, 2024)

Heavy rains cause road closures across northeastern Minnesota (June 19, 2024)

Short Hwy 61 traffic delays June 20-21 at CP Rail bridge south of Red Wing (June 18, 2024)

Construction on Hwy 1 near Oslo begin June 24 (June 18, 2024)

Highway 65 single lane, head-to-head traffic in Ham Lake began today, June 18; Full closure of the highway in East Bethel delayed to July 8 (June 18, 2024)

Rescheduled: Weekend closure of I-35W in both directions and eastbound I-494 in Bloomington begins June 28 (June 18, 2024)

MnDOT to host public update meetings for Twin Ports Interchange (June 18, 2024)

I-35 northbound ramp from Hwy 45 in Scanlon to close June 26 (June 18, 2024)

Hwy 41 Minnesota River crossing scheduled to close June 20 (June 17, 2024)

Highway 19 east of Henderson to Highway 169 expected to close due to flooding (June 17, 2024)

I-35 single lane closures at Twin Ports Interchange (June 17, 2024)

MnDOT & WisDOT to host June 25 public meeting for the Highway 243/Osceola Bridge Project (June 17, 2024)

County Road 9 westbound closed, detoured at Highway 58 June 17-19 for roundabout construction in Goodhue (June 14, 2024)

Weekend closure of I-35W and eastbound I-494 in Bloomington begins June 21 (June 14, 2024)

Hwy 51/Snelling Avenue closes Monday, June 17 between Ford Parkway and Montreal Avenue in St. Paul (June 13, 2024)

I-35 northbound temporary nighttime closures to occur June 18 in Hinckley (June 13, 2024)

MnDOT to host a public meeting for the Hwy 61 study in St. Paul (June 13, 2024)

First weekend closure planned June 14-17 for Hwy 36 repairs, resurfacing between I-35W and Edgerton Street (June 13, 2024)

Traffic changes ahead on Highway 65 in East Bethel, Ham Lake (June, 13, 2024)

Westbound Interstate 90 lane closure near St. Charles planned June 17-21 (June 13, 2024)

Hwy 135 Biwabik pavement work to start June 19 (June 12, 2024)

I-35 single lane closures at Twin Ports Interchange (June 11, 2024)

MnDOT asks motorists, riders to safely share the road during motorcycle convention in Rochester (June 11, 2024)

Night work begins on Hwy 169 south of Garrison Monday, June 17 (June 11, 2024)

Intermittent westbound Highway 14 ramp closures at Kasson set for June 11, 6 a.m.-noon (June 10, 2024)

Temporary detour of Highway 200 railroad crossing in Mahnomen scheduled for June 11 (June 10, 2024)

MnDOT posts video update for Hwy 73 construction project north of Chisholm (June 10, 2024)

Hansel Lake rest area temporarily closes this week for accessibility upgrades (June 10, 2024)

MnDOT to host business, public meetings for Ely intersection study (June 10, 2024)

I-35 northbound off-ramp detour changes June 14 at Faribault (June 7, 2024)

Public invited June 11 to learn about plans for Highway 23 in Rockville (June 6, 2024)

I-35 pavement work between Willow River and Sturgeon Lake starts June 10 (June 6, 2024)

Highway 59 in-town detour in Pelican Rapids to switch June 10 (June 6, 2024)

Highway 23 detour between Askov and Sandstone starts June 10 (June 6, 2024)

Traffic changes on the Highway 14 Minnesota River bridge project begin June 10 as construction moves to Stage 3 (June 6, 2024)

Highway 93 Henderson construction update (June 6, 2024)

Highway 59 and Highway 67 intersection in Clarkfield reopens (June 6, 2024)

Public invited to learn about plans to install a roundabout at Highway 44 and Highway 76 in Caledonia (June 6, 2024)

Highway 73 construction south of Hibbing resumes June 6 (June 6, 2024)

Stillwater Lift Bridge electrical repairs completed at 11 a.m. this morning (June 4, 2024)

Crews begin Hwy 101 improvement project in Chanhassen and Eden Prairie on June 10 (June 4, 2024)

MnDOT seeks public input on Hwy 99 in Le Center (June 4, 2024)

MnDOT to host public meeting for Hwy 73 project in Chisholm (June 4, 2024)

Update: I-35 single lane closures at Twin Ports Interchange (June 4, 2024)

Hwy 68 reopened west of Wabasso (June 3, 2024)

Crews to add stops signs at Co. Rd. 2 and I-35 southbound ramps in Elko New Market (June 3, 2024)

Hwy 68 temporarily closed west of Wabasso (June 3, 2024)

Highway 115 Randall to Camp Ripley closes, detours to replace pipes June 10–19 (June 3, 2024)

Southbound 40th Avenue West bridge over I-35 in Duluth reopens (June 3, 2024)

Lane closures this week on eastbound I-94 near Brandon (June 3, 2024)

Stillwater Lift Bridge closes Tuesday, June 4, for electrical work (May 31, 2024)

I-35 single lane closures at Twin Ports Interchange (May 31, 2024)

Hwy 56 Stage 2b detour begins June 3 as construction progresses in LeRoy (May 31, 2024)

MnDOT to host June 17 open house in Marshall for Highway 59 concrete repair project (May 30, 2024)

Highway 212 will close near County Road 25 in Dawson for railroad work June 3-6 (May 30, 2024)

MnDOT to host June 13 open house in Dassel for 2024-25 Highway 12 Litchfield to Cokato project (May 30, 2024)

Mississippi River bridge inspections in Wabasha and Winona begin in June (May 30, 2024)

MnDOT seeks public input on six central Minnesota intersections (May 30, 2024)

I-90 eastbound 4th, 6th Street ramps in Austin close May 31, Cedar River closes June 3 (May 30, 2024)

Watch for night work on Hwy 10 in west Elk River June 3–7 (May 30, 2024)

I-35 single lane closures at Twin Ports Interchange June 3 (May 29, 2024)

Highway 115 Randall to Camp Ripley roadwork begins June 3 (May 28, 2024)

I-35 ramp closures for Twin Ports Interchange project (May 28, 2024)

I-90 eastbound 4th, 6th Street ramps in Austin close May 31, Cedar River closes June 3 (May 24, 2024)

Hwy 24 repair project completed (May 24, 2024)

Hwy 61 Pigeon River bridge work to occur May 29 (May 24, 2024)

Interstate 90 single lane traffic, westbound on-ramp detours begin May 28 between Alden and Albert Lea (May 24, 2024)

MnDOT to host Hwy 60 open house June 4 in Windom (May 23, 2024)

Allow extra travel time as districtwide safety projects get underway June 3 in southwest MN (May 23, 2024)

Highway 53 International Falls roundabout construction starts June 5 (May 23, 2024)

Full-summer overweight permits start May 28 in the North frost zone (May 23, 2024)

Additional I-94/I-494/I-694 Interchange ramp closures begin May 29 (May 23, 2024)

Eastbound Interstate 90 entrance ramp from Highway 169 near Blue Earth closed starting June 3 (May 23, 2024)

Westbound Interstate 90 lane closed for bridge approach repairs on Nodine Hill (May 23, 2024)

Central Avenue under I-35 lane closures in Duluth to occur May 24 - 25 (May 23, 2024)

Hwy 36 construction public informational meeting set for Tuesday, May 28 (May 22, 2024)

Hwy 61 paving north of Duluth to start May 28 (May 22, 2024)

Update: Hwy 61 Stewart River and Silver Creek work traffic impacts May 30 - 31 (May 22, 2024)

Roadwork begins May 28 on Hwy 169 Southbound of Garrison (May 22, 2024)

Hwy 4 St. James to Ormsby detour begins May 28 (May 22, 2024)

Construction on Hwy 72 in Baudette begins early June (May 22, 2024)

MnDOT invites Mora area residents, businesses to public event June 5 for Hwy 65 and 23 study findings (May 21, 2024)

I-94 traffic shift in Washington County begins May 22 (May 21, 2024)

Highway 23 Pipestone to Russell project and Florence detour begin June 3 (May 21, 2024)

I-35 single lane closures at Twin Ports Interchange May 23 (May 21, 2024)

Construction on Highway 72 in Baudette begins early June (May 20, 2024)

Construction on Highway 75 in Perley begins May 28 (May 20, 2024)

Highway 61 Stewart River and Silver Creek work traffic impacts May 22 - 23 (May 20, 2024)

Traffic changes on the Hwy 14 Minnesota River bridge project begin May 20, weather permitting, as construction moves to Stage 2 (May 17, 2024)

Hwy 59 and Hwy 67 intersection in Clarkfield will close for railroad work May 28 (May 17, 2024)

Overnight lane closures in Moorhead start May 19-23 (May 17, 2024)

Hwy 52/Lafayette Bridge and I-94 virtual public meeting set for Tuesday, May 21 (May 17, 2024)

Public meeting June 4 for the Hwy 3/South Robert Street study in West St. Paul (May 17, 2024)

Hwy 115 closes, detours at the railroad crossing in Randall May 20-24 (May 15, 2024)

Southbound I-535 ramp closure May 18 in Duluth (May 15, 2024)

MnDOT seeks public input on alternatives for Hwy 169 in Elmore (May 15, 2024)

Hwy 169 detour extends into Aitkin, work in town begins May 20 (May 14, 2024)

Expect delays on I-35 south of Duluth during summer travel (May 14, 2024)

Lane closures begin on Hwy 65 Cambridge to East Bethel May 20 (May 14, 2024)

I-35 single lane closures at Twin Ports Interchange May 14 (May 13, 2024)

MnDOT to host visual quality public meeting in Two Harbors (May 13, 2024)

40th Avenue West bridge over I-35 in Duluth work to start May 15 (May 13, 2024)

Seal coat applications begin on Hwy 15 Dassel to Kimball May 15 (May 10, 2024)

Lane closure on Hwy 23 near Roscoe begins May 13 (May 10, 2024)

I-35 single lane closures at Twin Ports Interchange May 13 (May 10, 2024)

Hwy 2 and Hwy 65 Swan River roundabout construction starts May 13 (May 10, 2024)

Eastbound I-90 exit ramp closure to Hwy 169 near Blue Earth begins May 15 (May 10, 2024)

New start date of May 20 for Highway 68 Minneota to Marshall resurfacing project (May 9, 2024)

Detour starts on Highway 23 Bock to Ogilvie Monday, May 13 (May 9, 2024)

Tonight’s Hwy 33 public meeting in Cloquet moved to high school auditorium (May 9, 2024)

Watonwan rest area building near St. James temporarily closed for improvements May 13-17 (May 9, 2024)

MnDOT, Grand Portage Tribal Nation host dual language sign ceremony May 16 (May 9, 2024)

Ramp closure from Penn Avenue to westbound Interstate 494 in Bloomington begins May 12 (May 9, 2024)

Restriping of Hwy 5/7th Ave. and 5th Street (Cleveland Circle) in St. Paul set for Tuesday, May 14 (May 8, 2024)

MnDOT District 8 awarded highway safety improvement funding (May 8, 2024)

Public invited to learn about Hwy 16/63 project in Spring Valley (May 8, 2024)

Head-to-head traffic on I-94 between Alexandria and Osakis until November (May 8, 2024)

I-35 single lane closures at Twin Ports Interchange (May 8, 2024)

Public invited to learn about plans for Highway 210 at Pillager Community Center May 22 (May 7, 2024)

Ramp closures at the Interstate 494/Highway 100 interchange in Bloomington begin May 8 (May 7, 2024)

MnDOT selects 11 freight rail improvement projects to support local economic development (May 7, 2024)

Hwy 194/Central Entrance lane closure in Duluth starts May 8 (May 7, 2024)

Hwy 23 work at Gogebic Creek culvert in Duluth begins May 13 (May 7, 2024)

MnDOT Hwy 371 and 34 Walker Corridor Study seeks public input on preferred alternative (May 6, 2024)

MnDOT, WisDOT to host Blatnik Bridge public update meeting May 15 (May 6, 2024)

I-35 Hinckley construction begins May 13 (May 6, 2024)

Lane closure on eastbound I-94 east of Moorhead this week for overpass bridge repairs (May 6, 2024)

Update: Expect delays at Hwy 99 Minnesota River Bridge in St. Peter May 6-8 (May 5, 2024)

Head-to-head traffic begins today on I-94 between Alexandria and Osakis until November (May 3, 2024)

Hwy 68 Minneota to Marshall resurfacing project begins May 13; allow extra travel time (May 3, 2024)

MnDOT unveils proposed changes for University Ave. Northeast in Minneapolis (May 3, 2024)

Northbound Hwy 65 weekend closure scheduled May 3-6 in East Bethel (May 2, 2024)

Hwy 58 detour begins May 13 for roundabout construction in Goodhue (May 2, 2024)

Spring load restrictions end May 6 in North frost zone (May 2, 2024)

MnDOT encourages schools, communities to join Bike to School Day May 8 (May 2, 2024)

I-35 single lane closures at Twin Ports Interchange (May 2, 2024)

Highway 23 Sandstone to Askov construction starts May 6 (May 2, 2024)

Hwy 52 study, Hader to Zumbrota public meeting (May 1, 2024)

Interstate 494 reduced to two lanes in each direction in Bloomington and Eagan/Mendota Heights beginning May 2 (May 1, 2024)

Hwy 14 and Highland Avenue roundabout project in New Ulm begins May 20 (May 1, 2024)

Expect delays at Hwy 99 Minnesota River Bridge in St. Peter May 6-8 (May 1, 2024)

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