MnDOT warns of text scams requesting overdue toll, E-ZPass payments

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is alerting the public of a scam involving fraudulent text messages requesting payments of outstanding E-ZPass lane or toll balances.

MnDOT: Keeping up with snowstorm has been 'challenging'
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MnDOT crews are working to clear roads Wednesday morning, saying "Mother Nature is winning the battle but I will tell you, we will always win this fight."

MnDOT's 2024-25 'Name a Snowplow' winners announced
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Gov. Tim Walz announced the eight winning names in the 2024-25 MnDOT 'Name a Snowplow' contest. The names are assigned to one snowplow from each of the MnDOT districts.

Unmanned, autonomous lawnmowers might soon be on MN highway sidelines

Should unmanned lawnmowers be tasked with clearing the sidelines of Minnesota's highways? A bill before Minnesota lawmakers would provide the funds to find out.

Rethinking I-94: State officials discuss proposals
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MnDOT officials continue to deliberate the final proposals for rethinking I-94 between Minneapolis and St. Paul. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the full story.

Snowfall leads to crashes in MN: Compilation
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Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) traffic cameras captured footage of several crashes after snow fell across the state on Thursday evening.

MnDOT’s name a snowplow contest is back 2024-25 season

It's that time of year again for the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (MnDOT) "Name a Snowplow" Contest. 

Minneapolis’ Stone Arch Bridge closing downtown side in December for construction

A portion of the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis will close in the first week of December until the spring of 2025 due to an ongoing construction project. 

Hennepin Avenue construction in Uptown completes first phase

A busy stretch of Hennepin Avenue construction through south Minneapolis that businesses have argued has made it hard for customers to reach them is now complete.

Truck tips over, spills corn all over highway
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MnDOT traffic cameras captured the moments after a truck carrying corn tipped over on a ramp and spilled corn all over Highway 52 near Rochester.

I-35W to I-94 ramp closure: MnDOT recommends long detour

Drivers saw another big closure this weekend. It is part of that massive 494 project from Edina to the airport. Another big closure in the area is set to begin on Monday. Next, a 35W ramp closure impacting the drive through downtown Minneapolis.

I-35 ramp closure brings long detour
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Drivers saw another big closure this weekend. It is part of that massive 494 project from Edina to the airport. Another big closure in the area is set to begin on Monday. Next, a 35W ramp closure impacting the drive through downtown Minneapolis.

I-494 in Bloomington will be closed this weekend

A busy stretch of Interstate 494 in Bloomington is closing for the weekend as crews continue to work on road construction projects.

Bridge over Hwy 169 closed after truck impact
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A busy bridge over Highway 169 near Maple Grove and Brooklyn Park closed after a truck driver hauling something taller than the clearance hit the structure on Monday. The collision caused "significant damage" and is closed for an extended time. FOX 9's Bill Keller has more.

Section of I-94 to close for the weekend
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Part of eastbound I-94 is set to close over the weekend as crews work to repair bridge decks, clear storm drains, replace streetlights and clean graffiti. Those lanes are set to open by 5 a.m. Monday. FOX 9 reporter Bill Keller has the full story.