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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Several crashes along Highway 169 have prompted concerns about how quickly MnDOT is repairing guardrails on its highways.
MnDOT guardrail under question after crashes
Traffic experts are questioning MnDOT?s efforts to fix a guardrail on Highway 169 in a timely manner.
Traffic experts are questioning MnDOT?s efforts to fix a guardrail on Highway 169 in a timely manner.
Highway 55 closing for 10 days starting Wednesday
A portion of Highway 55 in Golden Valley will be closing for ten days starting this week.
A portion of Highway 55 in Golden Valley will be closing for ten days starting this week.
Highway 55 in Golden Valley to close for 10 days
A portion of Highway 55 in Golden Valley will close in October, so crews can build an underpass for pedestrians and make additional safety measures.
A portion of Highway 55 in Golden Valley will close in October, so crews can build an underpass for pedestrians and make additional safety measures.
Weekend closure on SB I-35W in Minneapolis and Roseville
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is closing a portion of Interstate 35W in the Twin Cities metro starting Friday night.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is closing a portion of Interstate 35W in the Twin Cities metro starting Friday night.