Highway 610 gives Minnesotans a lasting way to remember the Hortmans

A stretch of Highway 610 now carries the Hortman name in honor of late Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. The highway is one that people close to Melissa said meant a lot to her.

Gov. Walz unveils Highway 610 as Hortman Memorial Highway
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Highway 610 has been renamed the Hortman Memorial Highway in honor of late Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Gov. Tim Walz, lawmakers and community members gathered Thursday for the dedication, recognizing the speaker's years of work to support and secure funding for the highway.

I-394 eastbound ramp to I-94 closed Sept. 11–14 during Vikings home opener

Drivers headed to the Vikings game against the Packers this Sunday could expect delays, as I-394 ramp to eastbound I-94 will close Friday night through early Monday.

Hiawatha Avenue construction closures begin Sept. 8 for safety upgrades

Hiawatha Avenue will be reduced to single-lane traffic in both directions between Minnehaha Parkway and East 44th Street beginning Sept. 8.

Highway 280 set to reopen in time for the Minnesota State Fair

Highway 280 is set to reopen in time for the Minnesota State Fair, giving drivers another route near the busy fairgrounds. 

MnDOT launching speed camera program
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation will soon begin testing speed cameras at two construction work sites.

MnDOT to test speed cameras at construction sites

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will soon begin testing speed cameras at two construction work sites in the Twin Cities.

Upcoming I-494 closures scheduled across Twin Cities this week

Drivers should prepare for major I-494 closures and detours this week as construction ramps up across the Twin Cities.

Highway 62 closure in Edina: What drivers need to know this weekend

Drivers in Edina should prepare for a weekend closure of Highway 62 as crews work to replace the Rosland Park pedestrian bridge.

I-494 closes overnight starting June 29 between I-35W, Highway 77

Drivers should plan ahead as overnight closures are coming to I-494 between I-35W and Highway 77 for bridge work and ongoing improvements.

MnDOT warns of long-term ramp closures on Highway 12 starting this week

Drivers in Minnetonka and Wayzata will face major ramp closures and detours on Highway 12, Interstate 394 and Interstate 494 starting June 10.

Hwy 169 southbound closed overnight June 1–3 between Hwy 55 and I-394

Drivers should plan ahead for overnight closures on a busy stretch of Highway 169 as maintenance work ramps up at the beginning of June.

Memorial Day weekend could pose traffic challenges
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Memorial Day weekend means busy roads, ongoing construction and extra patrols for Minnesota drivers. Here's what you should know this year.

I-94 closure: Minneapolis to St. Paul shut down May 15-18 for bridge work

Drivers should prepare for major closures on I-94 between Minneapolis and St. Paul this weekend as crews pour a new bridge deck over the major interstate connection.