Minnesota Department of Transportation Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on July 15, 2020 - 13:35 GMT

Hwy 53 work in International Falls starts July 13 (July 9, 2020) Online virtual open house for Hwy 23 South Gap project starts ...

DULUTH, Minn. – MnDOT will begin construction in International Falls on Hwy 53 on Monday, July 13. This is the beginning of a two year major pavement rehabilitation and streetscape enhancement project. The Stage 1A traffic pattern with a local detour will …

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Published on July 14, 2020 - 22:43 GMT

Northbound lane closures on Hwy 75 in Moorhead start Wednesday (July 14, 2020)

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. –Starting Wednesday, July 15, motorists traveling northbound on Highway 75/Eighth Street in Moorhead will encounter lane closures between 11th Avenue and 18th Avenue. Contractor crews will be performing underground utility work several …

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Published on July 14, 2020 - 18:04 GMT

MnDOT alerts motorists to Hwy 60 Mountain Lake intersection warning system problem (July 14, 2020)

MANKATO, Minn. – Motorists using the Highway 60 intersection with Cottonwood County Road 1 in Mountain Lake have likely noticed a lot of flashing lights. The Rural Intersection Conflict Warning System (RICWS) installed at the intersection to warn traffic …

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Published on July 13, 2020 - 21:01 GMT

Political campaign signs not permitted on state highway rights of way (July 13, 2020)

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – As political campaigns get underway for November elections, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds campaigners that state law prohibits placement of private signs on highway right-of-way in Minnesota. In addition, state law …

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Published on July 10, 2020 - 21:08 GMT

MnDOT to host meet and greet for small businesses interested in TPI project (July 10, 2020)

Duluth, Minn. – MnDOT’s Office of Civil Rights is hosting a meet and greet for certified small businesses interested in bidding on the Twin Ports Interchange project. Meet and greet 9 a.m.–noon, Tuesday, July 21 Meeting number (access code): 146 748 5858 …

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Published on July 10, 2020 - 21:08 GMT

Hwy 52 intermittent shoulder closures begin July 13 from Cannon Falls to Zumbrota (July 10, 2020)

ZUMBROTA, Minn. – Hwy 52 motorists traveling between Cannon Falls and Zumbrota will encounter shoulder closures starting Monday, July 13 as crews will be conducting soil borings. Geotechnical crews will begin boring potential bridge and wall foundation …

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Published on July 10, 2020 - 18:43 GMT

MnDOT’s Lou Tasa retires after 43 years of public service (July 10, 2020)

BEMIDJI, Minn. – Lou Tasa retired from the Minnesota Department of Transportation on July 8, 2020, after 43 years of state service. Tasa has spent almost all of his career at MnDOT Bemidji headquarters. Throughout his career, he has worked in the areas of …

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Published on July 10, 2020 - 18:43 GMT

Hwy 68 to close for repairs beginning July 13 (July 10, 2020)

Hwy 99 east of Hwy 13 remains closed for repairs MANKATO, Minn. – Highway 68 from Highway 15 to just west of Blue Earth County Road 45 (south of Courtland) will be closed beginning Monday, July 13, for repairs to the mudslide that began on June 29. …

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Published on July 10, 2020 - 16:09 GMT

Hwy 73 railroad bridge rehabilitation work and detour starts July 13 (July 10, 2020)

DULUTH, Minn. – MnDOT contractors will be starting work on Hwy 73 south of Hibbing on Monday, July 13. The BNSF railroad bridge about 2.5 miles south of Hwy 169 will be rehabilitated. During the project, all traffic will be detoured on North Leighton Road …

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Published on July 10, 2020 - 13:43 GMT

Hwy 60, Hwy 57 roundabout in Wanamingo opens to traffic (July 10, 2020)

WANAMINGO, Minn. – Hwy 60 and 57 at Wanamingo has reopened to through traffic as construction crews completed a new roundabout at the intersection in Goodhue County, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. MnDOT and the city of Wanamingo …

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Published on July 10, 2020 - 00:02 GMT

Hwy 18 closes, detours for bridge work east of Brainerd July 13 (July 9, 2020)

BAXTER, Minn. – Motorists will encounter a bridge closure and detour on Monday, July 13 as crews begin to replace the Highway 18 Portage Creek box culvert bridge between Brainerd and Garrison. The detour uses Crow Wing County Road 8 east of Brainerd, …

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Published on July 9, 2020 - 21:25 GMT

Hwy 2 project between Bena and Ball Club begins July 20 (July 9, 2020)

Bemidji, Minn. – Motorists on Highway 2 between Bena and Ball Club will experience lane closures and lane shifts beginning Monday, July 20 as crews begin resurfacing the highway. Motorists can expect slowdowns or delays during peak travel times. The …

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Published on July 9, 2020 - 21:25 GMT

Hwys 1 and 75 construction in Argyle and Warren begins July 13< July 9, 2020)

Bemidji, Minn. – Motorists on highways 1 and 75 in Argyle and Warren will experience lane closures and delays beginning Monday, July 13 as crews begin resurfacing the highway. Motorists can expect slowdowns or delays during peak travel times. The …

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Published on July 9, 2020 - 21:25 GMT

Hwy 6 resurface and culvert replacement near Talmoon begins July 13 (July 9, 2020)

Detour will remain in effect through late July Bemidji, Minn. – Motorists on Highway 6 near Talmoon will experience a detour beginning Monday, July 13 as crews begin resurfacing the highway and installing a box culvert near Little Too Much Lake. The detour …

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Published on July 9, 2020 - 16:27 GMT

Shoulder closures at Hwy 68 bridge in Canby (July 9, 2020)

WILLMAR, Minn. – Roadway shoulders are closed at the Highway 68 bridge in Canby today while crews work on seeding and ditch maintenance. They will close again next week while crews stripe the roadway and install rumble strips. For everyone’s safety, MnDOT …

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Published on July 8, 2020 - 20:55 GMT

Hwy 15 access to eastbound I-90 at Fairmont opens (July 8, 2020)

MANKATO, Minn. – Motorists are advised that the eastbound Interstate 90 ramps to Highway 15 at Fairmont are opened today, late Wednesday, July 8. The ramps have been closed since June 19 to allow for concrete paving. The westbound lanes are currently …

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Published on July 8, 2020 - 16:24 GMT

Concept selected for Hwy 169/Hwy 22/Hwy 99 intersection project in St. Peter (July 8, 2020)

MANKATO, Minn. – Combining community input and data from a traffic analysis of the corridor, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) arrived at a preliminary design concept for two intersections on the south side of St. Peter. A project in 2023 …

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Published on July 6, 2020 - 21:03 GMT

Hwy 93 at Henderson opens to traffic (July 6, 2020)

Hwy 99 east of Hwy 13 remains closed for repairs MANKATO, Minn. – (3 p.m.) Highway 93 from Highway 169 to Henderson opened to traffic today, Monday, July 6 at 3 p.m. Highway 93 closed on June 29 due to flooding on the Rush River. Water slowly receded …

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Published on July 6, 2020 - 21:03 GMT

Hwy 59 reduced to one lane in Marshall July 7-8 (July 6, 2020)

WILLMAR, Minn. – Hwy 59 will be reduced to one lane between South A Street and South First Street in Marshall for maintenance work beginning Tuesday, July 7. MnDOT crews will be removing two dead elm trees. Work is anticipated to be complete by end of day …

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Published on July 6, 2020 - 18:51 GMT

Political campaign signs not permitted on state highway right of way (July 6, 2020)

Mankato, Minn. – As political campaigns get underway for November elections, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds campaigners that state law prohibits placement of private signs on highway right-of-way in Minnesota. In addition, state law …

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