Construction season begins leaving commuters to weather storm
Construction season comes into full bloom in several spots throughout the Twin Cities this week.
I-35, I-494 interchange closing overnight in Bloomington, Richfield
The Interstate 35 and Interstate 494 interchange in Bloomington and Richfield will close overnight the night of Monday, April 15 until the early morning of Tuesday, April 16.
List of Summer 2024 road construction projects in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Transportation outlined a busy summer construction season on Tuesday.
Minnesota road construction outlook
The Minnesota Department of Transportation outlined a busy summer construction season on Tuesday. MnDOT says it has 200 construction projects planned statewide to improve roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure.
Hennepin Avenue reconstruction project begins, reroutes expected
The project is said to improve the corridor “for all users" from Interstate 94 to Uptown, utilizing a design that will also improve space for people walking, riding transit and biking.
How Baltimore Key Bridge collapse is influencing Minnesota's Blatnik Bridge plans
Officials from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) say they are increasing safety within the design of the Blatnik Bridge to "further mitigate" the specific risk of it being stuck by a boat after the deadly bridge collapse in Baltimore.
Stone Arch Bridge closing in April for repairs
Repairs to the Stone Arch Bridge are starting in April, which will prevent pedestrians and bikers in Minneapolis from being able to cross.
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MnDOT Name a Snowplow winners announced [RAW]
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) said it received more than 8,000 snowplow name submissions in December, which were narrowed down to 49 finalists to be voted on. Now, the results are in for the eight winners.
MnDOT's 'Name a Snowplow' winners announced
The 2024 MnDOT Name a Snowplow results are in.
Name a Snowplow contest voting begins today
MnDOT has announced the top submissions that could become new snowplow names, and voting begins today.
Lake Elmo crash: Family mourns 5-year-old victim
An east metro family is grieving after a weekend tragedy after their 5-year-old daughter was killed in a crash in Lake Elmo.
Highway sign humor: Feds ban quirky messages, but will Minnesota?
The Federal Highway Administration doesn’t have a sense of humor about highway signs.
Feds ban humorous highway messages
The Federal Highway Administration doesn’t have a sense of humor about highway signs. Its newest manual includes a ban by 2026 on funny and quirky messages on the electronic signs you’ve probably seen on the roads. And research by a University of Minnesota professor seems to support the decision.
I-494 and I-35W closures, construction begins tonight
Those who use I-35W and I-494 as part of their overnight commute will be forced to travel alternate routes this week beginning tonight.
MnDOT’s ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest is back
It's that time of year again for the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (MnDOT) "Name a Snowplow" Contest.
New St. Paul to Chicago train: MnDOT offer survey on extra train service
MnDOT is now taking input on a new, planned daily train service to run from St. Paul to Chicago.
Highway 169 closing in New Hope, Plymouth overnight beginning Thursday
Overnight closures along a popular stretch of Highway 169 will begin Nov. 2 and continue through the weekend.
Highway 65 in Blaine closing again this weekend for construction
A heavily traveled route between Spring Lake Park and East Bethel will see its final closure of the year in Blaine due to construction this weekend.
I-35W to close in Minneapolis, Roseville beginning Oct. 13
MnDOT will close the stretch of highway between Minneapolis and Roseville to allow construction crews to make bridge repairs, repair pavement, remove graffiti and repair guardrails.
Experts question MnDOT guardrail repair speed after car falls off bridge
Several crashes along Highway 169 have prompted concerns about how quickly MnDOT is repairing guardrails on its highways.