Minnesota Department of Transportation Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on December 7, 2020 - 21:33 GMT

MnDOT thanks Marshall residents for participating in Hwy 19/College Drive virtual open house (Dec. 7, 2020)

WILLMAR, Minn. – MnDOT District 8 would like to thank residents of Marshall for participating in the recent Highway 19/College Drive virtual open house. Over 900 participants visited the site. The virtual open house focuses on the proposed roadway layout …

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Published on December 7, 2020 - 16:40 GMT

New interactive website chronicles the stories, people behind the new Red Wing Bridge (Dec. 7, 2020)

RED WING, Minn. — A new interactive website is available for the public to learn more about the people and places that are connected to the new Eisenhower Bridge of Valor constructed over the Mississippi River at Red Wing on Hwy 63, according to the …

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Published on December 7, 2020 - 14:25 GMT

MnDOT to host virtual public update meeting for Twin Ports Interchange project (Dec. 1, 2020)

Duluth, Minn. – A virtual public meeting is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 7 at 12:15 p.m., to provide updates on the Twin Ports Interchange project. To prevent further spread of COVID-19, MnDOT is not hosting any in-person public meetings at this time. The …

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Published on December 2, 2020 - 23:39 GMT

Portion of eastbound Hwy 10 in Moorhead reduced to one lane indefinitely (Dec. 2, 2020)

DETROIT LAKES, Minn.—(4 p.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation has reopened the right lane on eastbound Highway 10 in Moorhead, east of 14th Street near the railroad overpass. The left lane will remain closed indefinitely. Earlier today, MnDOT …

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Published on December 2, 2020 - 21:17 GMT

Portion of eastbound Hwy 10 closed in Moorhead (Dec. 2, 2020)

DETROIT LAKES, Minn.—(11 a.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation has closed a portion of eastbound Highway 10 in Moorhead at milepost 1, east of 14th Street near the railroad overpass. A void was discovered under the road. Motorists will encounter …

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Published on December 2, 2020 - 21:17 GMT

Hwy 23 Bridge at Deer Creek open to traffic (Dec. 2, 2020)

DULUTH, Minn. – As of December 2, work is complete for the 2020 season on the Hwy 23 bridge at Deer Creek in Carlton County. There will be no more traffic impacts until spring 2021 when finishing work resumes. Please visit the MnDOT website for project …

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Published on November 30, 2020 - 21:58 GMT

Bemidji area residents invited to virtual open house for future Hwy 71 project (Nov. 30, 2020)

Virtual open house will take place between Dec. 1 and Dec. 14 BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the public to participate in a virtual open house for a reconstruction project planned on Highway 71 in Bemidji in 2022. …

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Published on November 30, 2020 - 21:58 GMT

Roseau and Warroad area residents invited to virtual open house for future Hwy 11 project (Nov. 30, 2020)

Virtual open house will take place between Dec. 16 and Jan. 11 BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the public to participate in a virtual open house for a resurfacing project planned on Highway 11 between Roseau and Warroad …

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Published on November 24, 2020 - 23:43 GMT

I-35 southbound Straight River Rest Area reopened after construction (Nov. 24, 2020)

OWATONNA, Minn. – The southbound Interstate 35 Straight River Rest Area south of Owatonna has reopened after construction was finished, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The Straight River Rest Area has been closed since mid-August. …

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Published on November 23, 2020 - 23:29 GMT

Hwy 68 ravine repairs complete and road open by Thanksgiving (Nov. 23, 2020)

Hwy 22 south of Mankato remains closed into December MANKATO, Minn. – The detour for Highway 68 between New Ulm and Mankato will be removed prior to late on Wednesday, November 25 as the final ravine repair work is complete. The major slope slide in the …

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Published on November 23, 2020 - 18:15 GMT

Tree clearing along Hwy 169 beginning Nov. 30 (Nov. 23, 2020)

DULUTH, Minn. — Beginning November 30, MnDOT contractors will be clearing select trees along Highway 169 from Highway 53 to County Road 26. All trees being cleared are on state right of way, not private property. The tree clearing is part of this past …

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Published on November 20, 2020 - 22:28 GMT

MnDOT announces results of noise wall voting for Hwy 52 Cannon Falls to Zumbrota project (Nov. 20, 2020)

ZUMBROTA, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today the preliminary results of the noise wall voting process for the Hwy 52 Cannon Falls to Zumbrota Project. Results will be considered final in the forthcoming Finding of Facts and …

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Published on November 20, 2020 - 17:12 GMT

MnDOT District 8 releases draft freight plan and invites public to attend virtual open house (Nov. 20, 2020)

WILLMAR, Minn. — MnDOT District 8 started the freight planning process in October of 2019 with the purpose of providing a clear understanding of the freight system, how local industries use the system and to better understand needs, issues and …

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Published on November 19, 2020 - 19:13 GMT

Watch for workers as prescribed burns begin near Harmony (Hwy 52), LeRoy (Hwy 56) (Nov. 19, 2020)

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Motorists in southeast Minnesota may see smoke from Minnesota Department of Transportation crews conducting prescribed burns Thursday and Friday in Fillmore and Mower counties, according to the MnDOT. Hwy 52 motorists should slow down …

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Published on November 19, 2020 - 16:43 GMT

Tree clearing to occur on Hwy 27 in Aitkin County (Nov. 19, 2020)

DULUTH, Minn. — MnDOT crews will be performing tree clearing within the right of way along Hwy 27 between Hwy 65 and the Aitkin/Carlton County line. This work is in advance of a 2021 project and trees removed are located where culverts will be replaced. …

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Published on November 18, 2020 - 17:08 GMT

MnDOT and local partners move forward with intersection improvements for Hwy 14/County Road 56 in Eagle Lake (Nov. 18, 2020)

MANKATO, Minn. — Following an analysis of intersection alternatives, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), Blue Earth County, and the City of Eagle Lake are moving forward with a Restricted Crossing U-Turn (also referred to as a J-Turn) at …

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Published on November 17, 2020 - 22:14 GMT

Central Minnesota: MnDOT advances more than 200 road projects during 2020 construction season (Nov. 17, 2020)

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation advanced or completed more than 200 road and bridge projects during the 2020 construction season that is now wrapping up throughout Minnesota. An additional 36 projects enhanced safety at …

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Published on November 17, 2020 - 19:41 GMT

Hwy 63 crack sealing work closes traffic lanes in Stewartville through Nov. 19 (Nov. 17, 2020)

STEWARTVILLE, Minn. — Hwy 63 motorists in Stewartville will encounter lane closures from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Thursday, Nov. 19 as Minnesota Department of Transportation maintenance crews seal cracks on the highway through town, according to MnDOT. …

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Published on November 16, 2020 - 16:36 GMT

Hwy 14 reopened west of Lake Benton (Nov. 13, 2020)

WILLMAR, Minn. — (7:45 p.m.) Highway 14 has reopened west of Lake Benton. It closed earlier this evening due to a crash. The roadway is icy and travelers are urged to use caution. For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit www.511mn. …

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Published on November 16, 2020 - 16:36 GMT

Temporary closure of northbound Hwy 52 on-ramp at Civic Center Drive planned Nov. 19 (Nov. 16, 2020)

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Motorists on Civic Center Drive/Hwy 14 who use the northbound Hwy 52 on-ramp will be detoured from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19 while the ramp is closed for crews to replace a damaged guardrail, according to the Minnesota …

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