Road construction roundup: Spring projects ahead
Road construction season is officially underway, with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) kicking several projects across the Twin Cities into gear. FOX 9’s Lauren Andrego joins All Day to provide the latest updates.
Road construction season is officially underway, with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) kicking several projects across the Twin Cities into gear. FOX 9’s Lauren Andrego joins All Day to provide the latest updates.
Overnight I-394 closures delayed following weekend snowstorm accumulation
I-394 closures originally expected to begin on March 16 will now be pushed back after a weekend snowstorm across the Twin Cities.
I-394 closures originally expected to begin on March 16 will now be pushed back after a weekend snowstorm across the Twin Cities.
Overnight road and lane closures on I-394 in Minneapolis from March 16-21
Drivers will encounter detours on Interstate 394 (I-394) between downtown Minneapolis and Highway 100 as crews work on the Penn Avenue Bridge deck from March 16-21.
Drivers will encounter detours on Interstate 394 (I-394) between downtown Minneapolis and Highway 100 as crews work on the Penn Avenue Bridge deck from March 16-21.
‘Hortman Memorial Highway’ could rename Highway 610 under new bill proposal
Highway 610 could be renamed the Hortman Memorial Highway if a bill before lawmakers is ultimately approved.
Highway 610 could be renamed the Hortman Memorial Highway if a bill before lawmakers is ultimately approved.
Construction season: I-494 closing in Richfield, Bloomington this weekend
Construction season has started in Minnesota, and a major interstate in the Twin Cities will be closed this weekend.
Construction season has started in Minnesota, and a major interstate in the Twin Cities will be closed this weekend.
Interstate 394 closing in both directions this weekend: What to know
More work on Interstate 394 between downtown Minneapolis and the western suburbs will close the stretch of highway completely. Here's what you need to know.
More work on Interstate 394 between downtown Minneapolis and the western suburbs will close the stretch of highway completely. Here's what you need to know.
MnDOT Name a Snowplow winners announced for 2026
After tallying more than 19,000 votes, MnDOT has announced its winners for the 2025-26 Name a Snowplow contest. Click to find out who won, and where they will roam.
After tallying more than 19,000 votes, MnDOT has announced its winners for the 2025-26 Name a Snowplow contest. Click to find out who won, and where they will roam.
Stretch of I-494 closing this weekend: What you need to know
A stretch of Interstate 494 in Bloomington and Richfield will close for the weekend as crews demolish two bridges as part of a major reconstruction project.
A stretch of Interstate 494 in Bloomington and Richfield will close for the weekend as crews demolish two bridges as part of a major reconstruction project.
I-494 ramp and bridge closures start Feb. 19 for reconstruction
Drivers are being told to find alternative routes as major road and ramp closures are set to begin on I-494 in Bloomington and Richfield starting Thursday morning.
Drivers are being told to find alternative routes as major road and ramp closures are set to begin on I-494 in Bloomington and Richfield starting Thursday morning.
I-394 construction resumes next weekend: Delays expected
Drivers should prepare for “significant" delays as construction resumes on I-394 next Sunday.
Drivers should prepare for “significant" delays as construction resumes on I-394 next Sunday.
Construction on I-394 to cause ‘significant delays’
Drivers are less than a week away from major construction along I-394 as a project that began last summer will resume, with MnDOT telling drivers to expect “significant delays.” FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni tells you what you need to know.
Drivers are less than a week away from major construction along I-394 as a project that began last summer will resume, with MnDOT telling drivers to expect “significant delays.” FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni tells you what you need to know.
2026 Name a Snowplow contest final voting now open until Feb. 13
After more than 6,750 submissions since the 2026 Name a Snowplow opened in early December, MnDOT has narrowed the list of submitted snowplow names to 30 finalists. You can now vote for your favorite until Feb. 13.
After more than 6,750 submissions since the 2026 Name a Snowplow opened in early December, MnDOT has narrowed the list of submitted snowplow names to 30 finalists. You can now vote for your favorite until Feb. 13.
Major I-394 roadwork starts Feb. 22, drivers told to expect delays
MnDOT says it will begin road work on I-394 on Sunday, Feb. 22, with lane reductions and ramp closures through mid-summer 2026.
MnDOT says it will begin road work on I-394 on Sunday, Feb. 22, with lane reductions and ramp closures through mid-summer 2026.
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Road conditions improving, MnDOT says [6:15 a.m. update]
This storm came in two rounds, but the lull Tuesday night gave MnDOT plows some time to clear main roads before the second round of snow came through early Wednesday morning, Anne Meyer, a MnDOT spokesperson, told FOX 9. Road conditions are improving on the main roadways in the Twin Cities, but areas that saw a mixture of precipitation are seeing slick spots on roadways.
This storm came in two rounds, but the lull Tuesday night gave MnDOT plows some time to clear main roads before the second round of snow came through early Wednesday morning, Anne Meyer, a MnDOT spokesperson, told FOX 9. Road conditions are improving on the main roadways in the Twin Cities, but areas that saw a mixture of precipitation are seeing slick spots on roadways.
Name a Snowplow contest submissions now open until Dec. 18
Minnesotans are being asked once again to submit creative snowplow names for the sixth annual Name a Snowplow contest.
Minnesotans are being asked once again to submit creative snowplow names for the sixth annual Name a Snowplow contest.
Minnesota's 'illegal’ CDL licenses risk federal funding: USDOT
A statement on Monday by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said that an audit found one-third of CDLs reviewed were issued illegally.
A statement on Monday by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said that an audit found one-third of CDLs reviewed were issued illegally.
Crews continue to clear roads after snowstorm
Following the first measurable snowfall working its way throughout Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) crews are full steam ahead to get roads cleared before holiday travel. MnDOT’s Anne Meyer joins FOX 9 to offer the latest updates.
Following the first measurable snowfall working its way throughout Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) crews are full steam ahead to get roads cleared before holiday travel. MnDOT’s Anne Meyer joins FOX 9 to offer the latest updates.
MN snowstorm: Road conditions expected to improve
Now that the snow has tapered off in the Twin Cities metro, MnDOT crews will continue to clean up. MnDOT's Anne Meyer expects road conditions to improve Wednesday afternoon and evening. But be aware, there may still be slick spots on area roadways.
Now that the snow has tapered off in the Twin Cities metro, MnDOT crews will continue to clean up. MnDOT's Anne Meyer expects road conditions to improve Wednesday afternoon and evening. But be aware, there may still be slick spots on area roadways.
Washington County Name a Snowplow contest now open for submissions
County staff will review submissions, with top ideas heading to a round of public voting in January 2026, when two winners will be selected.
County staff will review submissions, with top ideas heading to a round of public voting in January 2026, when two winners will be selected.
Border battle tug-of-war kicked off Stillwater Liftbridge
An annual tug-of-war between Vikings and Packers fans has been moved to Wisconsin after MnDOT kicked them off the Stillwater Liftbridge. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
An annual tug-of-war between Vikings and Packers fans has been moved to Wisconsin after MnDOT kicked them off the Stillwater Liftbridge. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.