Slick roads lead to 113 crashes Thursday morning, State Patrol says
The Minnesota State Patrol said it responded to more than 100 crashes Thursday morning after a dusting of snow created slick conditions.
The Minnesota State Patrol said it responded to more than 100 crashes Thursday morning after a dusting of snow created slick conditions.
Twin Cities metro traffic still down 15 percent from normal, may remain low
According to data collected by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, traffic during the morning and evening commute in the Twin Cities metro area is still down 15 percent from normal.
According to data collected by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, traffic during the morning and evening commute in the Twin Cities metro area is still down 15 percent from normal.
Weekend closure of I-35W between Highway 62 and I-94 in Minneapolis
There will be a weekend closure of I-35W between Highway 62 and I-94 as part of the Downtown to Crosstown construction project.
There will be a weekend closure of I-35W between Highway 62 and I-94 as part of the Downtown to Crosstown construction project.
Crane falls over at I-35W construction site onto closed northbound lanes
A crane completing construction Wednesday morning along I-35W near 42nd Street in south Minneapolis toppled over onto the closed northbound lanes, according to Minnesota Department of Transportation officials.
A crane completing construction Wednesday morning along I-35W near 42nd Street in south Minneapolis toppled over onto the closed northbound lanes, according to Minnesota Department of Transportation officials.
I-35W to be closed nightly from Hwy. 62 to I-94 next week
Road construction season is upon us, with more closures coming to Interstate 35 in Minneapolis this weekend and next week.
Road construction season is upon us, with more closures coming to Interstate 35 in Minneapolis this weekend and next week.
Decreased traffic allows MnDOT road construction crews to close more lanes
The decreased traffic throughout the Twin Cities metro area due to the stay-at-home is having an impact on road construction projects.
The decreased traffic throughout the Twin Cities metro area due to the stay-at-home is having an impact on road construction projects.
#LightItBlue: Twin Cities landmarks go blue for healthcare workers, first responders
Some Twin Cities landmarks will be illuminated in blue Thursday night to honor healthcare professionals and first responders working on the COVID-19 crisis.
Some Twin Cities landmarks will be illuminated in blue Thursday night to honor healthcare professionals and first responders working on the COVID-19 crisis.
MnDOT unveils summer road construction projects, I-94, I-35W to see closures, delays
The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s road construction projects are going ahead as scheduled this summer, including resurfacing some busy interstates in and around the Twin Cities metro area.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s road construction projects are going ahead as scheduled this summer, including resurfacing some busy interstates in and around the Twin Cities metro area.
MnDOT: Leave one hour earlier than normal to get to MSP Airport starting in April
A big construction project along Highway 5 will cause traffic delays around Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from April to October.
A big construction project along Highway 5 will cause traffic delays around Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from April to October.
MnDOT to remove trees along dangerous stretch of Hwy. 12 dubbed 'Corridor of Death'
The particularly dangerous stretch of Hwy. 12 has been nicknamed the "Corridor of Death" for the frequency of fatal crashes that occur there. Now, MnDOT is removing trees along the road to increase safety.
The particularly dangerous stretch of Hwy. 12 has been nicknamed the "Corridor of Death" for the frequency of fatal crashes that occur there. Now, MnDOT is removing trees along the road to increase safety.
MnDOT to icy commute complainers: 'It's still winter, folks'
The Minnesota Department of Transportation said Monday night’s snow compacted down and iced up on the roads overnight, resulting in a slow and slippery commute. The Minnesota State Patrol reported 208 crashes, 155 vehicle spin outs and 11 jackknifed semis between 9:30 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. Eighteen of those crashes resulted in injuries.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation said Monday night’s snow compacted down and iced up on the roads overnight, resulting in a slow and slippery commute. The Minnesota State Patrol reported 208 crashes, 155 vehicle spin outs and 11 jackknifed semis between 9:30 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. Eighteen of those crashes resulted in injuries.
MnDOT shows off prized 'ice breaker' machine
The Minnesota Department of Transportation showed off its "ice breaker" machine that breaks up compacted snow and ice and clears it from the road.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation showed off its "ice breaker" machine that breaks up compacted snow and ice and clears it from the road.
Stretch of I-94 in Minnesota dedicated to 2 MnDOT workers killed in 1968
Decades after their deaths, two MnDOT workers killed on the job are being remembered along a stretch of highway in Minnesota.
Decades after their deaths, two MnDOT workers killed on the job are being remembered along a stretch of highway in Minnesota.
3 semis involved in 5-vehicle crash on I-94 near St. Cloud, Minnesota early Thursday morning
The 5-vehicle crash featured three semis, a straight truck and a pickup truck carrying two Californians.
The 5-vehicle crash featured three semis, a straight truck and a pickup truck carrying two Californians.
Road crews prepare for sloppy weather on Monday
After an icy and slippery Saturday, the Twin Cities metro is getting ready for another round of winter weather on Monday.
After an icy and slippery Saturday, the Twin Cities metro is getting ready for another round of winter weather on Monday.
MnDOT preps for more winter weather in the Twin Cities metro
After an icy and slippery Saturday, the Twin Cities metro is getting ready for another round of winter weather on Monday.
After an icy and slippery Saturday, the Twin Cities metro is getting ready for another round of winter weather on Monday.
MnDOT preps for more winter weather in the Twin Cities metro
After an icy and slippery Saturday, the Twin Cities metro is getting ready for another round of winter weather on Monday.
After an icy and slippery Saturday, the Twin Cities metro is getting ready for another round of winter weather on Monday.
MnDOT working on new tech to warn drivers of icy roads
In the coming days, thermometers in the Twin Cities are set to drop below zero, making for brutal conditions for people who have to go outside but also creating potentially hazardous driving conditions.
In the coming days, thermometers in the Twin Cities are set to drop below zero, making for brutal conditions for people who have to go outside but also creating potentially hazardous driving conditions.
MnDOT warns drivers: Wait if you can, watch out for snow plows
As the snow heads our way, many Minnesota drivers are wondering how their travels will be affected.
As the snow heads our way, many Minnesota drivers are wondering how their travels will be affected.
This south Minneapolis I-35W ramp will soon be closing until fall 2021
A busy ramp in south Minneapolis will be closing for nearly two years starting next month, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
A busy ramp in south Minneapolis will be closing for nearly two years starting next month, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.