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Highway 9 resurfacing project south of Morris wrapping up

Motorists can expect fewer delays on Highway 9 south of Morris after crews removed the detour between Morris and Benson last week.

By Staff Report , June 18, 2011

Highway 25 project east of Monticello begins June 6

Motorists will encounter county road closures and intermittent lane closures on Highway 25 east of Monticello when a safety, access and mobility improvement project begins Monday, June 6.

By Staff Report , May 29, 2011

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Minnesota above average in pedestrian safety; rural areas deadlier

Crossing the street in Greater Minnesota can be more deadly than on the busier avenues of the Twin Cities. That's according to a report released this week by Transportation for America.

By Staff Report , May 28, 2011

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MnDOT urges keeping event signs, items for sale away from highway rights of way

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) reminds citizens that placing unauthorized signs and other objects on state highway right of way is illegal and can distract drivers and obstruct their vision.

By Staff Report , May 28, 2011

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New report outlines seven tools for improving transportation system

A new report released today by Reason Foundation, Taxpayers for Common Sense and Transportation for America proposes cost-effective recommendations that Congress should consider as part of the pending transportation bill that will stretch limited transportation dollars, save money in the long run, cut congestion, and better maintain the existing system.

By Staff Report , May 16, 2011

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Highway 9 resurfacing project south of Morris begins today

Motorists on Highway 9 south of Morris may encounter delays when a resurfacing project between Morris and the Stevens/Pope county line begins today, May 12. The project was originally scheduled to begin May 2, but was delayed due to road restrictions.

By Staff Report , May 12, 2011

Guardrail work on I-94 from West Union to Albertville begins today

Motorists will encounter intermittent left lane closures on Interstate 94 in Todd, Stearns and Wright counties beginning Monday, May 9, as crews upgrade the guardrail end treatments between West Union and Albertville.

By Staff Report , May 09, 2011

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Administration launches drive to create ‘Better Roads for a Better Minnesota’

Minnesotans will experience smoother rides on more than 700 miles of state highways under the ‘Better Roads for a Better Minnesota’ infrastructure improvement program announced this week by Governor Mark Dayton and Transportation Commissioner Tom Sorel.

By Staff Report , May 07, 2011

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MnDOT asks Minnesotans for input to 50-year transportation system vision

Minnesotans will help determine the state’s transportation system vision for the next 50 years when the Minnesota Department of Transportation hosts a series of workshops across the state.

By Staff Report , May 02, 2011

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MnDOT announces statewide ending dates for spring load restrictions

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has identified ending dates for spring load restrictions in all six of the Minnesota’s frost zones.

By Staff Report , April 28, 2011

MnDOT asks Minnesotans for input to 50-year transportation vision

Minnesotans will help determine the state’s transportation system vision for the next 50 years when the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) rolls out a process for the public to provide input to that vision.

By Staff Report , April 02, 2011

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Franken, Klobuchar urge transportation board to examine rail practices that increase costs for farmers

Minnesota industries that rely on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway to get their products to market may have to pay an unfairly inflated shipping rate unless an independent transportation board intervenes, U.S. Sens. Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said in a letter this week.

By Staff Report , March 26, 2011

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Minnesota bridges still at risk, says report

Today, one out of every eleven bridges that motorists in Minnesota cross each day are likely to be deteriorating to some degree; and 8.8 percent of bridges statewide are rated “structurally deficient,” according to government standards.

By Staff Report , March 26, 2011

Spring truck weight restrictions begin March 16 for central frost zone

Spring truck weight restrictions on state highways will begin March 16 for Minnesota's central frost zone.

By Staff Report , March 14, 2011

Speed, safety trigger traffic control ideas

Speed, safety trigger traffic control ideas Motorists are soon going to see changes at four different intersections in Douglas County.

By Celeste Beam , February 02, 2011

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