MnDOT

I-35 delays near Duluth expected this summer

If you’re planning a trip to Duluth at some point this summer, you’ll likely want to leave yourself some extra time.

May 14, 2024 8:49pm CDT

I-494 lane closures in Bloomington, Mendota Heights will last months

Commuters on a popular stretch of Interstate-494 through Eagan, Bloomington and Mendota Heights will see lane reductions beginning Thursday morning.

May 2, 2024 11:36am CDT

Traffic camera tickets reconsidered in Minnesota Senate plan

Lawmakers are currently considering a plan to authorize police departments to use traffic light cameras to monitor speeding motorists.

April 19, 2024 5:47pm CDT

New Hope ‘name-a-snowplow’ voting underway for new plow names

Winter is behind Minnesota for another season, but the City of New Hope is celebrating the arrival of new snowplows to its fleet by holding a naming contest for them.

April 19, 2024 4:11pm CDT

Construction season begins leaving commuters to weather storm

Construction season comes into full bloom in several spots throughout the Twin Cities this week.

April 15, 2024 7:54pm CDT

I-35, I-494 interchange closing overnight in Bloomington, Richfield

The Interstate 35 and Interstate 494 interchange in Bloomington and Richfield will close overnight the night of Monday, April 15 until the early morning of Tuesday, April 16. 

April 5, 2024 5:55pm CDT

List of Summer 2024 road construction projects in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Transportation outlined a busy summer construction season on Tuesday.

April 2, 2024 10:10pm CDT

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.

April 1, 2024 4:41pm CDT

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.  

March 28, 2024 9:06am CDT

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. 

March 20, 2024 8:55am CDT

MnDOT's 'Name a Snowplow' winners announced

The 2024 MnDOT Name a Snowplow results are in. 

January 30, 2024 12:37pm CST

Name a Snowplow contest voting begins today

MnDOT has announced the top submissions that could become new snowplow names, and voting begins today.

January 23, 2024 10:08am CST

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.

January 23, 2024 9:17am CST

Highway sign humor: Feds ban quirky messages, but will Minnesota?

The Federal Highway Administration doesn’t have a sense of humor about highway signs.

January 17, 2024 7:48pm CST

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.

January 8, 2024 10:34pm CST

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. 

December 5, 2023 11:24am CST

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.

November 2, 2023 4:04pm CDT