I-35W construction in south Minneapolis to conclude Sept. 10
Now four years in the making, construction on I-35W in south Minneapolis will finally be done in September, MnDOT officials say.
Now four years in the making, construction on I-35W in south Minneapolis will finally be done in September, MnDOT officials say.
Air taxis in Minnesota? MnDOT partners with NASA to examine future of aerial transport
Air taxis coming to Minnesota? A new partnership between MnDOT and NASA will focus on ways to use emerging aerial technologies in Minnesota and beyond.
Air taxis coming to Minnesota? A new partnership between MnDOT and NASA will focus on ways to use emerging aerial technologies in Minnesota and beyond.
NB I-35W closed this weekend from Burnsville to Bloomington
There will be a closure of a stretch of northbound I-35W in Burnsville, Minnesota on June 4 - 7.
There will be a closure of a stretch of northbound I-35W in Burnsville, Minnesota on June 4 - 7.
Eastbound I-94 to close overnight through Friday downtown Minneapolis
A stretch of I-94 downtown Minneapolis will close overnights through Saturday morning as crews continue work on I-35W.
A stretch of I-94 downtown Minneapolis will close overnights through Saturday morning as crews continue work on I-35W.
State auditor: MnDOT rarely met workforce diversity goals in construction contracts
The state auditor's office says the Minnesota Department of Transportation rarely met its goals related to workforce diversity when it signed construction contracts, but said often MnDOT's hands were tied.
The state auditor's office says the Minnesota Department of Transportation rarely met its goals related to workforce diversity when it signed construction contracts, but said often MnDOT's hands were tied.
MnDOT launches Statewide Pedestrian System Plan to improve walking access
Minnesota released its first Statewide Pedestrian System Plan aimed at improving walking access along highways, MnDOT announced Wednesday.
Minnesota released its first Statewide Pedestrian System Plan aimed at improving walking access along highways, MnDOT announced Wednesday.
Plowy McPlowFace ready for action on Minnesota roads
Minnesota's newly named snowplows are ready for duty.
Minnesota's newly named snowplows are ready for duty.
'Plowy McPlowFace' earns most votes in Name a Snowplow contest
Eight Minnesota snowplows have new names this week after more than 122,000 Minnesotans voted in MnDOT’s Name a Snowplow contest last month.
Eight Minnesota snowplows have new names this week after more than 122,000 Minnesotans voted in MnDOT’s Name a Snowplow contest last month.
Here are the 50 finalists for MnDOT's 'Name a Snowplow' contest
Voting for MnDOT’s "Name a Snowplow" contest is live with a list of 50 finalists.
Voting for MnDOT’s "Name a Snowplow" contest is live with a list of 50 finalists.
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.