Minnesota Department of Transportation

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,...

MnDOT bridge inspections underway

Apr 7, 2021

Motorists in southeast Minnesota should be alert for lane closures as the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) begins routine inspections of 924 of state, city and county bridges in the region. MnDOT bridge inspectors will evaluate approximately 404 structures for MnDOT and 520 bridges...

Grant to fund temporary bump-outs on Lakewood Avenue

Feb 24, 2021

A grant from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will allow Lake City to do a demonstration project at an intersection heavily used by Lincoln High School students. During peak times of the school year, students numbering in the hundreds cross Lakewood Avenue on foot on South...

MnDOT will now send notifications about winter driving conditions

Nov 11, 2020

Motorists are now able to get text message or email alerts for winter driving conditions for state highways in the 11 counties of southeast Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The new alerts are aimed at people who typically drive or want to be aware of situations,...

Paving progress on Section 3

Oct 14, 2020

An aerial photo by Steve Brown taken Saturday, Oct. 10 shows bituminous surface covering much of Section 3 of the Highway 61 reconstruction project. The most recent project update email from the Minnesota Department of Transportation said the project was on track for completion by early November,...

A look back at a popular look-out

Oct 7, 2020

Photos provided by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) show how little the Lake City concourse, now undergoing restoration work, has changed over the years. Constructed between 1938 and 1940 by the National Youth Administration and the Minnesota Highway Department, the concourse...