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St. Croix Crossing bridge could open to traffic in August

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says the St. Croix Crossing bridge, a structure that connects Oak Park Heights, Minnesota and St. Joseph, Wisconsin, could open to traffic in August this year, as construction crews have made “significant headway” on the project so far this winter. The sixth and final closure pour on the project, […]

February 14, 2017

Roadbuilding

MnDOT snow plow cameras give public view of plow routes

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has made available to the public views from cameras mounted on a few select snowplows via its 511mn.org website. “The plow cams are another way for travelers to make good decisions about their travel plans during the snow and ice season,” says Kelly Braunig, 511 program manager. “If they […]

January 31, 2017

Roadbuilding

Minnesota DOT releases final versions of 20-year capital, multimodal plans

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has released the final versions of its 20-year policy and highway capital investment plan, which indicates $39 billion will be needed over that 20-year period, as well as statewide multimodal plan. MnDOT’s Minnesota State Highway Investment Plan finds there will be an $18 billion “gap between system needs and […]

January 18, 2017

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MnDOT adds personalization features to 511 traveler system

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has added several new features to its 511 traveler information system, including a personalization feature for specific travel routes. “Overall, the 511 traveler information system is getting better each year and more people are using it,” says Kelly Braunig, 511 program manager. “These new features will help the traveling […]

December 20, 2016

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Minnesota DOT launches first logo redesign in 40 years

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has launched a new logo as part of an overall branding unification effort by all state agencies. The move is the first major change to the department’s look in 40 years. “Using a unified brand presence across our state agencies will help inform citizens about the variety of services […]

December 15, 2016

Roadbuilding

Minnesota, Wisconsin dedicate new $187.5 million Dresbach Bridge

Members of the Minnesota and Wisconsin departments of transportation recently dedicated the new Dresbach Bridge on Interstate 90, which crosses the Mississippi River near La Crosse, Wisconsin. The $187.5 million project, which began in 2012, involved the reconstruction of the Highway 61/14 and I-90 interchange in addition to the new crossing and old bridge removal. […]

October 25, 2016

Roadbuilding

Final deck segments in place on St. Croix Crossing bridge main span

Crews have placed the last deck segments of the main span of the St. Croix Crossing bridge, a structure that connects Oak Park Heights, Minnesota and St. Joseph, Wisconsin. The final four segments were set in place October 4 at Pier 11 of the bridge. Each segment is separated by a 2 1/2-foot gap which […]

October 7, 2016

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Minnesota DOT makes $7.5 million in grants available for community transportation projects

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is inviting schools and communities to apply for roughly $7.5 million in grants for local projects aimed at enhancing transportation goals. Twenty-one local communities received more than $7.6 million in grants last year. The funding, provided through the Transportation Alternatives program, is for “Greater Minnesota communities, schools and regional […]

October 4, 2016

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Minnesota DOT seeks comments on 3 statewide transportation plans

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has released three transportation plans and is looking for public comments on each. These plans include: 20-Year Minnesota State Highway Investment Plan (MnSHIP) This was updated most recently in 2013. “MnSHIP directs capital investment for Minnesota’s 12,000-mile state highway system over the next 20 years,” MDOT says. “It is […]

September 5, 2016

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Eight state DOT projects receive federal grants to explore alternative Highway Trust Fund revenue

The Federal Highway Administration announced eight projects that have been awarded a combined $14.2 million in Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives (STSFA) grants to investigate “alternative revenue mechanisms” as means of sustaining the Highway Trust Fund. Last year’s Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act established the STSFA. The program is designed to fund projects that […]

September 1, 2016

Roadbuilding

Minnesota DOT bathes I-35W bridge in purple light to commemorate life of Prince

The Minnesota Department of Transportation recently bathed the Interstate 35 West bridge in purple light to honor the life of musician Prince, a native of the state, who died April 21. The bridge features a computerized lighting system MnDOT uses to change the color of the bridge, which it does to coincide with “significant regional […]

April 26, 2016

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Minnesota DOT’s 2016 construction season drops by 44%, $70 million

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will work on 44 percent fewer projects during the 2016 construction season compared to last, with $70 million less in funding. The 246 state road and bridge projects contain “significant maintenance work” for the state’s transportation network, according to a joint announcement from Lt. Gov. Tina Smith and MnDOT Commissioner […]

April 19, 2016