MnDOT conducting traffic safety audit on 30-mile stretch of Highway 7

A small memorial sits along Highway 7 where 15-year-old Daunte Moore was hit and killed four years ago. He’s one of 11 people who have died on the highway since 2016. Now, MnDOT is conducting a traffic safety audit on the roadway.

MnDOT conducting traffic safety audit on 30-mile stretch of Highway 7
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A small memorial sits along Highway 7 where 15-year-old Daunte Moore was hit and killed four years ago. He?s one of 11 people who have died on the highway since 2016. Now, MnDOT is conducting a traffic safety audit on the roadway.

Friday winter storm causes messy commute in the metro
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Snow, wind and cold temperatures made for a slow commute for some on Friday as a winter storm moved across the state.

Flash freeze overnight could create slick commute Thursday morning
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After storms brought rains and strong winds across Minnesota, temperatures are expected to drop overnight which might create a slick commute for Thursday morning.

MnDOT says its crews are ready for winter weather

With the first snowstorm of the season hitting parts of the state, the Minnesota Department of Transportation says its crews are ready for the winter weather.

MnDOT says its crews are ready for winter weather
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With the first snowstorm of the season hitting parts of the state, the Minnesota Department of Transportation says its crews are ready for the winter weather.

Overnight closures along I-35W in Minneapolis this week

There will be three more overnight closures along I-35W in Minneapolis this week for the Downtown to Crosstown construction project, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

MnDOT switching from MnPASS to E-ZPass, adding to express lanes
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MnPASS is changing to E-ZPass, adding new signs and, in some cases, new express lanes for E-ZPass drivers on 35W, 35E and I-394. But the biggest advantage to E-ZPass might be when you ease your way out of town.

MnDOT plans revamp of I-494 between Hwy. 77 and Hwy. 169
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Drivers who travel regularly on I-494 in the south Twin Cities metro are readying for more road construction in the coming years.

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.

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.

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.

'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.