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- October 01, 2025Motorists traveling on Minnesota roads this fall should stay alert for large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Crash data shows there were 455 crashes involving farm equipment in Minnesota from 2022 to 2024, resulting in eight deaths and 180 injuries. “Fall harvest season brings more farm…
- April 30, 2025The replacement of traffic signs which are at the end of their service lives began on April 28 along several highways in south central and southwest Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Traffic signs located on various highways in the following counties are being replaced: Blue Earth, Jackson, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Nobles, Rock, Sibley and Waseca. MnDOT replaces…
- April 02, 2025The Minnesota Department of Transportation will conduct aerial mapping along Interstate 90 in southwest Minnesota this spring. The mapping will create a record of existing infrastructure and landscape along and adjacent to MnDOT right of way for transportation planning and operations. This work must be conducted before the trees leaf out. Work was scheduled to begin in late March and will…
- February 26, 2025The Minnesota Department of Transportation will end winter load increases in the metro, south, and southeast frost zones at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28. Seasonal load limit zones and restricted routes can be found on the MnDOT load limits map. Start and end dates and other load limit information are shown atmndot.gov/loadlimits. Overweight permits for more than 80,000 pound gross vehicle weight…
By Lori SorensonJanuary 15, 2025The city of Luverne and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) have entered a Master Partnership Contract related to construction work that will affect the boulevards at the intersection of Highway 75 and Main Street. The $9.3 million project in 2026 will improve the road surface and pedestrian safety from Main Street to Veterans Drive. Included in the project are designated left…
By Lori SorensonOctober 09, 2024The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is seeking public input on the impact of a 2026 road construction project on the intersection of Main Street and Highway 75 in Luverne. Specifically, the flag park at the southeast corner of the intersection will be affected by wider shoulders resulting from the project. The project will temporarily impact 0.11 acre of the park and permanently…- September 25, 2024Motorists traveling on Minnesota roads this fall should be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Crash data shows there were 446 crashes involving farm equipment in Minnesota from 2021 through 2023, resulting in eight deaths and 171 injuries. “With the fall harvest season…
- September 11, 2024With upcoming November elections, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds campaigners that state law prohibits placement of political or advertising signs on highway right of way. These areas include driving lanes, inside and outside shoulders, ditches, sight corners at intersections, and boulevards in urban areas. It also includes displaying flags or other signs on bridges over…
By Lori SorensonMay 01, 2024Minnesota Department of Transportation personnel were in Luverne Tuesday, April 23, to discuss the 2026 Highway 75 construction project. The $9.3 million project will improve the road surface and pedestrian safety from Main Street to Veterans Drive. The work includes: •Reconstructing the road and finishing with concrete pavement with the three-lane configuration and bike lanes remaining in…- April 17, 2024The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the public to attend an open house in Luverne on Tuesday, April 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Trailhead, 601 E. Main Street, to learn about the Highway 75 project through Luverne, which is planned for 2026 construction. There is no formal presentation planned, and attendees are welcome to arrive anytime. Staff from MnDOT will be available to share…
- February 28, 2024The Minnesota Department of Transportation started spring load restrictions in the south, southeast and metro frost zones Feb. 26, as winter load increases have already ended in these zones. Seasonal load limit zones and restricted routes can be found on the MnDOT load limits maps on mndot.gov/loadlimits. Start and end dates and other load limit information are shown online. Overweight permits…
- September 27, 2023Motorists traveling on Minnesota roads this fall should be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. “Harvest season is ramping up across Minnesota, and farmers need the highways to access their fields and deliver crops to market,” said Scott Thompson, traffic engineer. “Both…
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