Department of Transportation
3 Roadways Re-Open In Western MN; But Travel Still Not Advised
Authorities said three roadways re-opened at 5 p.m. Monday after being closed due to a late winter storm.
Good Question: How Does MnDOT Decide What Toll To Charge?
The signs are often changing: Is it worth 75 cents to jump in the carpool lane? Would you pay $3? $4?
Drivers, Street Crews Dealing With Weekend Wintry Mix
The Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says the rain that fell early Saturday might have washed away the chemicals used to pre-treat Minnesota roads against ice.
Dayton, New MnDOT Head Differ On Gas Tax Hike
Gov. Mark Dayton said Wednesday he opposes increasing the state’s gas tax “at this time,” putting him at odds with the man he appointed to lead Minnesota’s Department of Transportation.
MnDOT Warns Of Difficult Driving Conditions
The Minnesota Department of Transportation reports difficult driving conditions across much of the southern two-thirds of the state, with no travel advised in the Willmar area of west-central Minnesota.
Eastern Minn. Hit By Nearly 1 Foot Of Snow
Parts of eastern Minnesota and northern Wisconsin have been buried by up to a foot of snow, complicating travel for shoppers heading to stores on Black Friday.
Light Rail Construction Brings Wed. Night Road Closures In St. Paul
Multiple lanes of Interstate 94 and ramps of Interstate 35E will close in the downtown St. Paul commons area Wednesday night for light-rail-related construction, the Department of Transportation says.
Highway 61 Closure At Hastings Bridge Postponed
The closure of Highway 61 at the Hastings Bridge over the Mississippi River had been postponed. According to the Department of Transportation, crews and now going to float-in the main span of the bridge during the week of September 17.
Target Field Light Rail Station Receives $10M Grant
The Target Field light rail station will get some sprucing up thanks to a $10 million federal grant from the Department of Transportation.
Airplane Passengers Have New-Found Flying Rights
Starting Tuesday airline passengers will have more power. High profile cases, including one in Minnesota, led to the new rules.
Flooding Closes Some Minnesota Highways
Flooding is closing or restricting travel on some highways in the Minnesota River valley.




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