Minnesota Department of Transportation

MnDOT: Don’t push snow on roadways

Jan 4, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is reminding the public that it is illegal to deposit snow on or next to a public highway or street. “Placing snow on or near a public road creates hazards, including drainage problems, drifting, sight obstruction and unsafe access,” said Andrew...

MnDOT: Winter load increases go into effect Friday

Dec 21, 2022

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin winter load increases on unrestricted highways in the central, metro, southeast and south zones at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. Winter load increases are already in effect in the north and north-central zones. Frost zones and restricted...

Hwy. 60 opens from Zumbro Falls to Hwy. 52

Sep 7, 2022

Highway 60 opened to traffic Sept. 2, allowing drivers to travel the road from Highway 63 in Zumbro Falls through Mazeppa to Highway 52, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). Additional paving and striping work is still occuring along the route. Work began in May on the...

Detours coming to Highway 61 next summer

Jul 20, 2022

Detours will go into effect on Highway 61 between Lake City and Red Wing next summer as the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) completes a resurfacing and related road work project. “When crews are working on the bridge over Wells Creek and near Hansen’s Harbor, detour A will be used....

Open house on Hwy. 61 projects is July 12

Jul 6, 2022

The public is invited to attend an in-person open house on July 12 in Red Wing to learn more about five Minnesota Department of Transportation projects planned for the Red Wing area. The open-house style meeting will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12 at the Red Wing Public Library, 225...

Corrected: Passing lanes part of $8.7 million resurfacing project

Jun 1, 2022

One of the frequently-cited concerns of the four-to-three lane conversion of Highway 61 in Lake City was the elimination of a place to pass slower traffic between Red Wing and Wabasha. At the time, there were suggestions that the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) was considering...

Tree clearing begins ahead of Hwy. 60 construction project

Mar 23, 2022

Motorists on Hwy. 60 will see crews begin tree clearing work between Hwy. 52 and Hwy. 63 as they prepare for the Hwy. 60 improvements project, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Temporary lane closures may occur with flaggers directing traffic. Work is scheduled to be...

Pedestrian ramp replacement meant to fix drainage issues

Oct 13, 2021

West Chestnut Street at Hwy 61 is undergoing repairs, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). Crews will be reconstructing the pedestrian ramp and gutter to help with drainage issues at a low spot in that area. The work is expected to be finished by Oct. 15, weather...

Virtual open house for Hwy. 61 work in Goodhue County

Aug 25, 2021

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) invites the public to visit the virtual open house to learn about the intersection improvements that are scheduled for 2022 along Hwy. 61 at Hwy. 316 and County Road 18 in Goodhue County. Individuals can visit the virtual open house at...

Letter: Toxic trees unwelcome

May 12, 2021

I am writing this letter today to let pet owners know that there are toxic trees planted along the river walk. I have tried repeatedly to convince the city council that the buckeye is not a good choice to be planted along the walk where a lot of us walk our fur babies. The buckeye leaves,...