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Pretreating roads helps fight ice at the beginning of a snowstorm, but it's not foolproof. Always drive cautiously—especially when it's snowing. Learn more in this MnDOT Minute.
December 26, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Pretreating roads helps fight ice at the beginning of a snowstorm, but it's not foolproof. Always drive cautiously—especially when it's snowing. Learn more in this MnDOT Minute.
Whether you're dashing through the snow or cruising down I-35... Make your trip merry and bright with real-time updates on 511mn.org. Happy Holidays! 🎁
December 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Whether you're dashing through the snow or cruising down I-35... Make your trip merry and bright with real-time updates on 511mn.org. Happy Holidays! 🎁
‘Tis the season... For scams. Stay alert! Watch out for texts or emails claiming to be from E-ZPass or other tolling agencies about unpaid tolls. Delete and don’t click on anything that seems off or suspicious. Visit our website to learn more.
News and updates - E-ZPass
E-ZPass news and updates
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December 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
‘Tis the season... For scams. Stay alert! Watch out for texts or emails claiming to be from E-ZPass or other tolling agencies about unpaid tolls. Delete and don’t click on anything that seems off or suspicious. Visit our website to learn more.
Today is the winter solstice—the shortest day of the year. More darkness means more danger for people walking. Forty-one pedestrians have died on Minnesota roads this year. Drivers: Yield at intersections and crosswalks. It’s the law. Visit our website to learn more.
Safety Education - Pedestrians - MnDOT
MnDOT pedestrian safety education, resources, planning and contacts
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December 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Today is the winter solstice—the shortest day of the year. More darkness means more danger for people walking. Forty-one pedestrians have died on Minnesota roads this year. Drivers: Yield at intersections and crosswalks. It’s the law. Visit our website to learn more.
Plow-naming procrastinators, assemble! Submit your Name a Snowplow ideas before tomorrow, Dec. 19 at noon: mndot.gov/nameasnowplow
December 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Plow-naming procrastinators, assemble! Submit your Name a Snowplow ideas before tomorrow, Dec. 19 at noon: mndot.gov/nameasnowplow
They clear the roads so we can get home safely. Let’s return the favor. Stay back 10 car lengths or more to give plows a safe space to work all winter long. Learn more in this MnDOT Minute.
December 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
They clear the roads so we can get home safely. Let’s return the favor. Stay back 10 car lengths or more to give plows a safe space to work all winter long. Learn more in this MnDOT Minute.
Winter showed up. MnDOT showed out. 💅
December 16, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Winter showed up. MnDOT showed out. 💅
Taking care of stormwater helps keep our lakes, rivers and animals healthy—like this Northern Leopard frog! 🐸
MnDOT works hard to keep pollution out of stormwater drains. Visit our website and tell us what you think about our program in Greater Minnesota by Dec. 31.
MnDOT works hard to keep pollution out of stormwater drains. Visit our website and tell us what you think about our program in Greater Minnesota by Dec. 31.
MS4 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Programs Comment Period
MnDOT MS4 annual meeting
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December 16, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Taking care of stormwater helps keep our lakes, rivers and animals healthy—like this Northern Leopard frog! 🐸
MnDOT works hard to keep pollution out of stormwater drains. Visit our website and tell us what you think about our program in Greater Minnesota by Dec. 31.
MnDOT works hard to keep pollution out of stormwater drains. Visit our website and tell us what you think about our program in Greater Minnesota by Dec. 31.
The best gift you can give this season is arriving safely. Go handsfree—no text or call is worth a crash.
December 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The best gift you can give this season is arriving safely. Go handsfree—no text or call is worth a crash.
Our Name a Snowplow contest is open! Bring your best ideas by Dec. 19 at noon: mndot.gov/nameasnowplow
December 14, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Our Name a Snowplow contest is open! Bring your best ideas by Dec. 19 at noon: mndot.gov/nameasnowplow
Did you know Minnesota has more than 23,000 bridges? About 200 of those are considered historic! Visit our website to see which ones might be on your route.
Historic Bridges - Home
MnDOT historic bridge preservation resources and contacts.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Did you know Minnesota has more than 23,000 bridges? About 200 of those are considered historic! Visit our website to see which ones might be on your route.
From stalled vehicles to crash response, our Freeway Incident Response Safety Team (FIRST) covers 220 miles of metro highways to keep drivers safe and traffic flowing. Visit our website to learn more!
FIRST - Freeway Operations - MnDOT
The FIRST program aims to minimize congestion and prevent secondary crashes by responding quickly and removing incidents
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December 11, 2025 at 12:16 AM
From stalled vehicles to crash response, our Freeway Incident Response Safety Team (FIRST) covers 220 miles of metro highways to keep drivers safe and traffic flowing. Visit our website to learn more!
Snow is falling across Minnesota and it could impact your travels.
Know before you go—check 511mn.org for current conditions and highway camera views along your route!
Know before you go—check 511mn.org for current conditions and highway camera views along your route!
December 9, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Snow is falling across Minnesota and it could impact your travels.
Know before you go—check 511mn.org for current conditions and highway camera views along your route!
Know before you go—check 511mn.org for current conditions and highway camera views along your route!
Sound the alarms: it’s snowplow-naming season!
Have a pun that sparkles? A masterpiece? A name that’ll make Minnesota proud? Submit your ideas online by Dec. 19 at noon: mndot.gov/nameasnowplow
Have a pun that sparkles? A masterpiece? A name that’ll make Minnesota proud? Submit your ideas online by Dec. 19 at noon: mndot.gov/nameasnowplow
December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Sound the alarms: it’s snowplow-naming season!
Have a pun that sparkles? A masterpiece? A name that’ll make Minnesota proud? Submit your ideas online by Dec. 19 at noon: mndot.gov/nameasnowplow
Have a pun that sparkles? A masterpiece? A name that’ll make Minnesota proud? Submit your ideas online by Dec. 19 at noon: mndot.gov/nameasnowplow
Unsafe driving puts everyone at risk. Drive sober or not at all.
December 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Unsafe driving puts everyone at risk. Drive sober or not at all.
Spot a traffic signal issue on a state highway or interstate? Report it! Your input helps us keep signals working properly so traffic can move smoothly.🚦
Report a traffic signal issue
MnDOT comment form - share your questions, comments, complaints or concerns
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December 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Spot a traffic signal issue on a state highway or interstate? Report it! Your input helps us keep signals working properly so traffic can move smoothly.🚦
With fewer daylight hours, it’s especially important to watch for cyclists! Drivers—give space to bikes and check blind spots and mirrors before merging. Cyclists—obey all traffic signs and signals, and ride in the same direction as traffic. Visit our website for more tips.
Safety Education - Bicycling - MnDOT
MnDOT bicycling resources, events and statewide plans
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December 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
With fewer daylight hours, it’s especially important to watch for cyclists! Drivers—give space to bikes and check blind spots and mirrors before merging. Cyclists—obey all traffic signs and signals, and ride in the same direction as traffic. Visit our website for more tips.
MnDOT maintains more than 30,000 lane miles across Minnesota’s interstates and highways—but that’s only about 10% of all roads in the state! Local agencies handle the rest. Our crews are ready for winter with 800+ plows, 1,700+ drivers and 148 truck stations. ❄️
December 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
MnDOT maintains more than 30,000 lane miles across Minnesota’s interstates and highways—but that’s only about 10% of all roads in the state! Local agencies handle the rest. Our crews are ready for winter with 800+ plows, 1,700+ drivers and 148 truck stations. ❄️
Start the month off right—put the phone down, keep your eyes up and drive alert.
December 1, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Start the month off right—put the phone down, keep your eyes up and drive alert.
The I-35W Bridge will be lit red, white and blue tonight for Thanksgiving.
We’re thankful for the people who keep Minnesota moving safely every day—whether you’re traveling near or far, have a safe and happy holiday!
We’re thankful for the people who keep Minnesota moving safely every day—whether you’re traveling near or far, have a safe and happy holiday!
November 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The I-35W Bridge will be lit red, white and blue tonight for Thanksgiving.
We’re thankful for the people who keep Minnesota moving safely every day—whether you’re traveling near or far, have a safe and happy holiday!
We’re thankful for the people who keep Minnesota moving safely every day—whether you’re traveling near or far, have a safe and happy holiday!
The turkey might take hours—but your trip doesn’t have to. Check 511mn.org for real-time traffic updates and road conditions before you travel this Thanksgiving! 🦃
November 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The turkey might take hours—but your trip doesn’t have to. Check 511mn.org for real-time traffic updates and road conditions before you travel this Thanksgiving! 🦃
Road conditions are improving across Minnesota, but watch out for slick spots as clean-up continues.
Check 511mn.org to see conditions along your route.
Check 511mn.org to see conditions along your route.
November 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Road conditions are improving across Minnesota, but watch out for slick spots as clean-up continues.
Check 511mn.org to see conditions along your route.
Check 511mn.org to see conditions along your route.
⚠️NO TRAVEL ADVISED in West Central Minnesota ⚠️
Due to dangerous travel conditions there is no travel advised in the areas in purple. Check 511mn.org for current travel information.
Due to dangerous travel conditions there is no travel advised in the areas in purple. Check 511mn.org for current travel information.
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
⚠️NO TRAVEL ADVISED in West Central Minnesota ⚠️
Due to dangerous travel conditions there is no travel advised in the areas in purple. Check 511mn.org for current travel information.
Due to dangerous travel conditions there is no travel advised in the areas in purple. Check 511mn.org for current travel information.
Travel alert: snow is in the holiday forecast across Minnesota—and may impact your trip.
Know Before You Go! Check 511mn.org to see road conditions and snowplow camera views along your route.
Know Before You Go! Check 511mn.org to see road conditions and snowplow camera views along your route.
November 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Travel alert: snow is in the holiday forecast across Minnesota—and may impact your trip.
Know Before You Go! Check 511mn.org to see road conditions and snowplow camera views along your route.
Know Before You Go! Check 511mn.org to see road conditions and snowplow camera views along your route.
⚠️ Scammers love a holiday weekend—don’t let them ruin yours. Watch out for texts or emails claiming to be from E-ZPass or other tolling agencies about unpaid tolls. Delete and don’t click on anything that seems off or suspicious.
News and updates - E-ZPass
E-ZPass news and updates
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November 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
⚠️ Scammers love a holiday weekend—don’t let them ruin yours. Watch out for texts or emails claiming to be from E-ZPass or other tolling agencies about unpaid tolls. Delete and don’t click on anything that seems off or suspicious.