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Minnesota Department of Transportation Announces 200+ Road Construction Projects for 2026
MnDOT says the work will improve safety and mobility, with 51 additional projects planned for airports, rail crossings, water ports and transit.
- The Minnesota Department of Transportation launched its 2026 construction season on Tuesday with more than 200 road and bridge projects, plus 51 additional improvements for airports, water ports, railroad crossings, and transit.
- MnDOT Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger described the season as "robust," stating completed projects will "create smoother pavement and improve connectivity for everyone who relies on our multimodal transportation system" across Minnesota.
- On I-394 in Minneapolis, the agency is spending $67 million to renovate 34 bridges and smooth concrete, impacting about 60,000 daily vehicles navigating bottlenecks between downtown and Hwy. 100.
- District Engineer Mark Schoenfelder urged motorists to prioritize safety, stating "we all play a role in safety on our highways" as officials emphasized drivers must slow down and remove distractions.
- Travelers can monitor real-time conditions and closures using the 511 website or app, while MnDOT encourages residents to visit its construction webpage for detailed project information, detour maps, and email updates.
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