Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Wed August 16, 2023
MnDOT Builds First Turbine Ramp in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is overseeing the first of four construction projects tied to the I-494: Airport to Hwy 169 vision. As part of the $377 million dollar undertaking, crews are constructing E-ZPass lanes on I-494 from Hwy 100 to I-35W in each direction and adding a new ramp at the I-35W and I-494 interchange....
Office of the Governor of Minnesota - Wed August 02, 2023
Gov. Announces $380M in Grants for Minnesota Projects
Gov. Tim Walz announced July 11 that the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will allocate $380 million to fund eight new infrastructure projects through the state's Corridors of Commerce program....
Dick Rohland – CEG Correspondent - Wed February 01, 2023
Crews Make Upgrades to Highway 10 in Anoka, Minn.
Residents of Anoka, Minn., are on a winter hiatus from a two-year, $85 million project that includes a major state highway rebuild that has a particular nasty bite to it because of the complexity of the local street network, very tight workspace and detailed traffic control....
GSSI - Thu January 26, 2023
Benefits of Ground Penetrating Radar Technology in Paving
When it comes to asphalt, measuring pavement density is key to building longer-lasting roads. Paving contractors must ensure that the pavement is compacted enough to ensure long-term asphalt health. In addition, identifying the percentage of air voids in the overall placed pavement mix is the accepted measure of evaluating this key factor to the integrity of the roads....
Dick Rohland – CEG Correspondent - Wed October 12, 2022
Excavation Highlights New Highway Improvement Work
Surrounded by the rolling farm and prairie land of central Minnesota, road crews are months into an ambitious highway improvement project to widen a 9-mi. section of highway from two to four lanes. This is the first of a two-bid project to add capacity over a 16-mi....
Minnesota Department of Transportation - Mon August 08, 2022
Minnesota's $350M I-94 Maple Grove Project Nears Finish
The $350 million I-94 Maple Grove to Clearwater project includes adding travel lanes, rebuilding bridges, constructing access lanes, improving drainage, adding an interchange and resurfacing deteriorating pavement....
Dick Rohland – CEG Correspondent - Wed June 08, 2022
MnDOT Untangles Can of Worms
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) designers opened the proverbial "Can of Worms" when they began designing a new road alignment for a busy, high-volume interchange connecting three major highways in Duluth, Minn....
Minnesota Department of Transportation - Tue April 12, 2022
Minnesota Department of Transportation Announces 2022 Construction Projects
More than 230 construction projects that will help maintain Minnesota's roads, bridges and transportation infrastructure; improve safety and mobility; and support jobs will be worked on across the state this year, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced March 31....
AASHTO Journal - Tue November 23, 2021
Minnesota DOT Wraps Up Its 2021 Construction Season
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) said it advanced or completed 261 road and bridge projects during the 2021 construction season, which included work on pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure....
Minnesota Department of Transportation - Tue August 31, 2021
MnDOT's 2020-21 Winter Costs Total $116M
The Minnesota Department of Transportation spent nearly $116 million dollars to clear roads during the 2020-21 winter season, according to a new MnDOT Winter Maintenance Report released Aug. 4. "From daily health screenings and mask-wearing to new cleaning and safety practices, we looked at every aspect of our snow and ice operations to help keep our employees safe at work and all Minnesotans safe on the roads," said Steve Lund, MnDOT state maintenance engineer....
