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Hwy 52 closed, detoured south of Rochester April 8-12 (March 26, 2025)

MnDOT’s planned wood pile burning at Hwy 52 near Pine Island postponed for weather (March 17, 2025)

Smoke visible on Hwy 52 near Pine Island beginning March 17 as MnDOT burns wood piles (March 13, 2025)

Watch for prescribed burning March 13 on Hwy 218 south of Austin (March 13, 2025)

Interstate 90 High Forest Rest Area closed March 11 for well repairs (March 10, 2025)

Highway 14 closure, detour March 10-14 for railroad bridge repair near Eyota (March 7, 2025)

North-Central frost zone winter load increases end, spring load restrictions start in Central, North-Central frost zones on March 7 (March 3, 2025)

Wood pile burning postponed to March 10 on Highway 16 at Whalan (March 3, 2025)

Central frost zone winter load increases end, spring load restrictions start in South, Southeast and Metro frost zones on March 3 (Feb. 28, 2025)

Wood pile burning begins March 3 on Hwy 16 at Whalan in Fillmore County (Feb. 26, 2025)

Winter load increases end Feb. 28 in the Metro, South, and Southeast frost zones (Feb. 25, 2025)

Lane closures Feb. 24 near Highway 14 / Broadway Avenue in Rochester (Feb. 21, 2025)

Public meeting set for March 5 for Hwy 57 and Dodge Co. Rd. 16 roundabout and resurfacing project in Mantorville (Feb. 19, 2025)

Highway 14 closure, detour rescheduled to March 3-7 for railroad bridge repair west of Eyota (Feb. 13, 2025)

Feb. 25 public meeting set for Hwy 14 and Broadway Avenue Intersection (Feb. 11, 2025)

Hwy 14 closure, detour planned Feb. 17-21 for railroad bridge repair west of Eyota (Feb. 11, 2025)

MnDOT encourages schools, communities to join Winter Walk to School Day Feb. 5 (Feb. 5, 2025)

Voting begins to help MnDOT name eight snowplows statewide (Jan. 28, 2025)

Lane closures, traffic slowdowns Jan. 27 on Highway 19 west of Northfield (Jan. 24, 2025)

Ten Minnesota cities to receive Active Transportation Planning Assistance (Jan. 23, 2025)

Winter load increases begin Jan. 13 in the Metro, South and Southeast frost zones (Jan. 9, 2025)

Jan. 23 information session set for Highways 63/247 roundabout north of Rochester (Jan. 9, 2025)

Eastbound I-90 lane, ramps reopen in Austin as Cedar River bridge completed (Dec. 21, 2024)

Winter load increases begin Dec. 23 in the Central frost zone (Dec. 19, 2024)

Winter load increases begin Dec. 20 in the North-Central frost zone (Dec. 17, 2024)

Winter load increases begin Dec. 16 in the North frost zone (Dec. 12, 2024)

Help MnDOT name more snowplows! Submit your idea by Dec. 20 (Dec. 10, 2024)

Highway 4 detour south of Sleepy Eye removed today (Dec. 9, 2024)

Highway 61 bridge project completed over Canadian Pacific Railway south of Red Wing (Dec. 2, 2024)

MnDOT hosts public meetings in December to help guide Minnesota State Rail Plan (Nov. 27, 2024)

Faribault traffic signal replacement completed at Hwy 21/7th Street NW (Nov. 22, 2024)

Interstate 90 resurfacing completed between Albert Lea and Alden (Nov.22, 2024)

MnDOT celebrates improved safety, mobility and smoother travel as the 2024 construction season ends (Nov. 20, 2024)

I-90 Austin detour planned Nov. 15-18 for Fourth Street bridge demolition (Nov. 7, 2024)

Highway 56 reconstruction completed in LeRoy (Nov. 4, 2024)

Public comment period on Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program open until Nov. 30 (Nov. 4, 2024)

Olmsted County Road 35 bridge reopens to traffic over I-90 northwest of Stewartville (Nov. 2, 2024)

Public comment period on Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program open until Nov. 30 (Nov. 1, 2024)

Kathy Cooper receives top safety award at the 21st annual Toward Zero Deaths conference (Oct 30, 2024)

Southbound Hwy 52 exit to Civic Center Drive in Rochester closing Nov. 6-7 for repairs (Oct 30, 2024)

Southbound Hwy 52 exit to Civic Center Drive in Rochester closing Nov. 6-7 for repairs (Oct. 29, 2024)

I-35 Faribault project completes final year of construction (Oct. 23, 2024)

Hwy 30 resurfacing completed between Stewartville and Chatfield (Oct. 23, 2024)

Brief overnight I-90 traffic stoppages Oct. 24 in Austin for bridge beam setting (Oct. 22, 2024)

MnDOT seeks applicants to serve on Minnesota Freight Advisory Committee (Oct. 21, 2024)

Northbound I-35 lanes open in Faribault as project moves toward completion (Oct. 19, 2024)

I-90 Austin bridge, ramps reopen Oct. 18 at Hwy 105/Oakland Ave (Oct. 18, 2024)

I-35 on- and off-ramps at Hwy 60 reopen to traffic in Faribault (Oct. 17, 2024)

Overnight detour at I-90 in Austin Oct. 17 for removal of bridge decking equipment (Oct. 16, 2024)

Watch for prescribed burn Oct. 16 near I-90 Dresbach rest area (Oct. 16, 2024)

Oct. 30 meeting set to learn about Hwy 74 bridge replacement in St. Charles (Oct. 15, 2024)

State announces next steps for businesses looking to add EV charging stations (Oct. 15, 2024)

Hwy 61 traffic to switch to new bridge south of Red Wing on Oct. 15 (Oct. 11, 2024)

Learn the latest updates about I-35/I-90 corridor study in Albert Lea Oct. 23 (Oct. 10, 2024)

Eastbound Interstate 90 off-ramp to La Crescent detoured Oct. 21-25 for repairs (Oct. 10, 2024)

Hwy 56 resurfacing completed in West Concord (Oct. 8, 2024)

MnDOT announces availability of $12.5 million in grants for Greater Minnesota community projects (Oct. 7, 2024)

10-day closure of eastbound Hwy 55 in Plymouth and Golden Valley begins Oct. 7; westbound closure starts Oct. 17 (Oct. 2, 2024)

Daytime lane closures on Hwy 14 Stockton Hill planned Oct. 3 (Oct. 1, 2204)

MnDOT invites schools and communities to take part in Walk to School Day on Oct. 9 (Oct. 1, 2024)

Highway 20 sidewalk, lane closures in Cannon Falls start Oct. 7 (Sept. 30, 2024)

Traffic signal replacement project completed in Albert Lea (Sept. 27, 2024)

Golf Links Drive detour at Highway 61 begins Oct. 3 south of Red Wing (Sept. 26, 2024)

MnDOT asks motorists, farm equipment operators to safely share the road during fall harvest season (Sept 19, 2024)

Lane closures at Hwy 14 interchanges near Claremont begin Sept. 19 for concrete repairs (Sept 18, 2024)

Faribault traffic signal replacement begins Sept. 23 at Hwy 21/7th Street NW (Sept. 17, 2024)

I-90 detours Sept. 12 for bridge construction west of Stewartville (Sept. 9, 2024)

Sept. 19 meeting set to learn about Hwy 63 roundabout construction near Rochester (Sept. 5, 2024)

Political campaign, advertisement signs not permitted on public highway rights of way (Sept. 5, 2024)

Lane closures on Hwy 43 Choice hill begin Sept. 5 for repair work (Sept. 5, 2024)

Detour begins Sept. 5 at southbound Margaretha Avenue north of Broadway Avenue in Albert Lea (Sept. 4, 2024)

Short Hwy 61 traffic delays Sept. 6 at CP Rail bridge south of Red Wing (Sept. 4, 2024)

Public meeting set for Sept. 10 for Hwy 14 resurfacing and roadway improvement projects in Rochester (Aug. 27, 2024)

I-90 ramp closures, detours begin Aug. 28 at Hwy 105/Oakland Ave in Austin (Aug. 26, 2024)

Hwy 52 southbound turns from I-90 reopened near Rochester (Aug. 23, 2024)

I-90 overnight detours Aug. 28-29 for bridge beam setting west of Stewartville (Aug. 22, 2024)

Lane closures Aug. 26-27 near Highway 14/Broadway Ave in Rochester (Aug. 22, 2024)

Hwy 14 paving, safety work completed; all lanes open to traffic Aug. 21 (Aug. 21, 2024)

Overnight detour at I-90 in Austin Aug. 26 for concrete bridge deck pour (Aug. 21, 2024)

MnDOT hosts electric vehicle charger grant information session Aug. 27 in Rochester (Aug. 20, 2024)

Hwy 14 traffic delays expected east of Rochester Aug. 21-23 for crack sealing (Aug. 20, 2024)

Hwy 57 reopens to traffic in Mantorville as construction ends (Aug. 19, 2024)

Hwy 21 traffic delays expected Aug. 20-21 for chip seal work near Faribault (Aug. 16, 2024)

Single lane traffic at Hwy 16 bridge east of Grand Meadow begins Aug. 19 for repair work (Aug. 16, 2024)

J-turn opens at Highway 14-Dodge County Road 9 west of Kasson (Aug. 16, 2024)

MnDOT crews on Hwy 65 to seal the road by Albert Lea, motorists to encounter short detour (Aug. 14, 2024)

Four-way stop in place at I-35 and Hwy 60 in Faribault while signals replaced (Aug. 13, 2024)

Traffic switch begins Aug. 21 on Hwy 61 in Red Wing at Withers Harbor Drive (Aug. 13, 2024)

Short Hwy 61 traffic delays Aug. 19 at CP Rail bridge south of Red Wing (Aug. 13, 2024)

Hwy 52 reopens to traffic at I-90 after culvert replacement (Aug. 9, 2024)

Public meeting set for Aug. 20 for Hwy 30 resurfacing and roadway improvement project in Stewartville (Aug. 6, 2024)

Highway 56 Stage 2a detour wraps up as construction progresses in LeRoy (Aug. 5, 2024)

Westbound Hwy 14 detour at Kasson planned for morning hours Aug. 5 for bridge work (Aug. 2, 2024)

Hwy 56 Stage 2a detour wraps up as construction progresses in LeRoy (Aug. 2, 2024)

Short Hwy 61 traffic delays Aug. 8 at CP Rail bridge south of Red Wing (Aug. 2, 2024)

Short-term closure, detour of I-90 eastbound off-ramp to Hwy 63 northbound set for Aug. 2 (Aug. 1, 2024)

I-90 westbound lane closure begins Aug. 12 from Hwy 42 to Olmsted County Road 10 for cable median barrier installation (July 31, 2024)

Short-term Hwy 14 ramp closures at Kasson scheduled July 31 for final paving (July 30, 2024)

Five-day Hwy 52 closure, detour at I-90 scheduled Aug. 5 near Rochester (July 30, 2024)

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally travelers will encounter I-90, I-35 construction in Minnesota (July 29, 2024)

Hwy 61 lane closures near Winona begin Aug. 5 for bridge deck repairs (July 29, 2024)

I-90 westbound lane closure begins Aug. 12 from Highway 42 to Olmsted County Road 10 for cable median barrier installation (July 29, 2024)

Highway 56 resurfacing scheduled to begin Aug. 12 in West Concord (July 29, 2024)

Westbound I-90 overnight detour at Hwy 105 scheduled July 29 in Austin (July 26, 2024)

Eastbound Interstate 90 off-ramp repairs near La Crescent planned July 29 (July 25, 2024)

I-90 westbound off-ramp detour at Highway 109 begins July 29 near Alden (July 23, 2024)

I-90 off-ramps closed to Hwy 52 southbound through November southeast of Rochester (July 22, 2024)

I-90 detour scheduled July 24-26 for Oakland Avenue bridge beam setting in Austin (July 22, 2024)

Short-term eastbound Hwy 14 ramp closures at Kasson scheduled July 17-18 (July 16, 2024)

I-90 closure at County Road 35 for bridge demolition July 12-15 northwest of Stewartville (July 12, 2024)

MnDOT announces locations of 13 electric vehicle fast charging stations (July 11, 2024)

Detour at Hwy 63/3rd Street bridge over Bluff Street in Red Wing scheduled July 16-17 for bridge maintenance (July10, 2024)

Southeast Minnesota state hwy routing and sealing project begins July 15 (July 9, 2024)

I-90/Hwy 52 interchange reconstruction near Rochester begins July 15 (July 9, 2024)

Southeast Minnesota state bridge crack and joint sealing project begins July 8 (July 5, 2024)

Hwy 58 roundabout open to traffic in Goodhue (July 5, 2024)

I-90 closure at County Road 35 for bridge demolition July 12-15 northwest of Stewartville (July 1, 2024)

Short-term eastbound Highway 14 ramp closures at Kasson scheduled July 1 (June 28, 2024)

Second Street Southwest lane closure at Hwy 52 July 8-11 in Rochester for curb repair (June 27, 2024)

Highway 60 closed, detoured at Wabasha because of flooded road (June 26, 2024)

Olmsted CR 35 detour begins July 8 for bridge replacement over I-90 northwest of Stewartville (June 25, 2024)

Update: Road closures continue across northeastern Minnesota (June 21, 2024)

Overnight traffic delays expected on Hwy 61 in Red Wing over Withers Harbor Drive June 24-26 (June 21, 2024)

Short Hwy 61 traffic delays June 20-21 at CP Rail bridge south of Red Wing (June 18, 2024)

County Road 9 westbound closed, detoured at Highway 58 June 17-19 for roundabout construction in Goodhue (June 14, 2024)

Westbound Interstate 90 lane closure near St. Charles planned June 17-21 (June 13, 2024)

MnDOT asks motorists, riders to safely share the road during motorcycle convention in Rochester (June 11, 2024)

Intermittent westbound Highway 14 ramp closures at Kasson set for June 11, 6 a.m.-noon (June 10, 2024)

I-35 northbound off-ramp detour changes June 14 at Faribault (June 7, 2024)

Public invited to learn about plans to install a roundabout at Highway 44 and Highway 76 in Caledonia (June 6, 2024)

Hwy 56 Stage 2b detour begins June 3 as construction progresses in LeRoy (May 31, 2024)

Mississippi River bridge inspections in Wabasha and Winona begin in June (May 30, 2024)

I-90 eastbound 4th, 6th Street ramps in Austin close May 31, Cedar River closes June 3 (May 30, 2024)

I-90 eastbound 4th, 6th Street ramps in Austin close May 31, Cedar River closes June 3 (May 24, 2024)

Hwy 61 Pigeon River bridge work to occur May 29 (May 24, 2024)

Interstate 90 single lane traffic, westbound on-ramp detours begin May 28 between Alden and Albert Lea (May 24, 2024)

Full-summer overweight permits start May 28 in the North frost zone (May 23, 2024)

Westbound Interstate 90 lane closed for bridge approach repairs on Nodine Hill (May 23, 2024)

Public invited to learn about Hwy 16/63 project in Spring Valley (May 8, 2024)

MnDOT selects 11 freight rail improvement projects to support local economic development (May 7, 2024)

Hwy 58 detour begins May 13 for roundabout construction in Goodhue (May 2, 2024)

Spring load restrictions end May 6 in North frost zone (May 2, 2024)

MnDOT encourages schools, communities to join Bike to School Day May 8 (May 2, 2024)

Hwy 52 study, Hader to Zumbrota public meeting (May 1, 2024)

MnDOT honors fallen transportation workers for Worker Memorial Day (April 29, 2024)

I-90 traffic impacts begin May 6 for road resurfacing between Alden and Albert Lea (April 26, 2024)

Hwy 56 detour begins April 29 for road reconstruction in LeRoy (April 24, 2024)

Adopt a Highway volunteers remove 42,100 bags of trash from highways in 2023 (April 24, 2024)

MnDOT asks motorists, farm equipment operators to safely share the road during planting season (April 24, 2024)

Full-summer overweight permits start April 26 in the North-Central frost zone (April 22, 2024)

Full-summer overweight permits start April 22 in the Central frost zone (April 18, 2024)

Be alert for possible weekend traffic backups on I-35 Faribault (April 18, 2024)

First weekend closures planned for Hwy 65 in Blaine, Spring Lake Park (April 18, 2024)

I-90 detour scheduled April 19-22 for Oakland Avenue bridge demolition in Austin (April 18, 2024)

Public meeting set for May 1 for Hwy 52 Hader to Zumbrota Study (April 17, 2024)

Public meeting set for April 24 for I-90 construction between Nodine and Dakota (April 16, 2024)

Full-summer overweight permits start April 15 in the South and Southeast frost zones (April 11, 2024)

Watch for prescribed burns April 10 on Hwy 218 south of Blooming Prairie (April 10, 2024)

A sign of spring: MnDOT begins bridge inspection season in SE Minnesota (April 9, 2024)

Oakland Ave. detour begins April 19 for bridge replacement over I-90 in Austin (April 9, 2024)

Spring load restrictions end in North-Central frost zone (April 8, 2024)

Public invited April 16 to learn about I-35/I-90 interchange corridor study (April 4, 2024)

Reconstruction and improvements coming to 1.2-mile stretch of Hwy 56 in LeRoy in 2024; Public meeting set for April 15 (April 4, 2024)

Public invited to learn about Hwy 52 project from Chatfield to Fountain (April 4, 2024)

Highway 14 traffic impacts begin April 14 for improvements between Dodge Center and Byron (April 3, 2024)

Interstate 35 traffic impacts begin April 15 for improvements near Faribault (April 3, 2024)

Public information meeting set April 12 as Hwy 57 Mantorville project readies for construction (April 3, 2024)

Highway 58 and County Road 9 traffic impacts begin April 8 for roundabout construction in Goodhue (April 2, 2024)

MnDOT announces 2024 state construction projects (April 2, 2024)

Spring load restrictions end April 1 in South and Southeast frost zones (March 28, 2024)

Hwy 61 lane closures begin April 1 near Withers Harbor in Red Wing, detours to follow (March 27, 2024)

Traffic Management System installation begins April 5 on I-35 in Freeborn County (March 27, 2024)

Construction for Hwy 61 Canadian Pacific Railway bridge replacement begins April 8 near Red Wing (March 27, 2024)

Public information meeting set March 27 as I-90 Austin bridges project readies for construction (March 14, 2024)

Emerald ash borer-infected tree removal planned March 18 on Hwy 19 in Cannon Falls (March 11, 2024)

Smoke visible on Hwy 52 near Pine Island beginning March 11 as MnDOT burns wood piles (March 11, 2024)

Winter load increases end and spring load restrictions start March 11 in North frost zone (March 5, 2024)

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