Minnesota Department of Transportation

Southbound lanes of Hwy. 100 are closed near I-494 on Wednesday morning following a serious crash, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Drivers must use alternative routes because both the southbound lanes of Hwy. 100 and the exit ramp at Exit 7B (Normandale Blvd) are currently closed until 10 a.m. The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating the crash, which resulted in injuries.

A state trooper and a Lexus driver were seriously injured in a crash on I-35 near Forest Lake, Minnesota, leading to a temporary road closure between Highway 97 and Exit 131 until 9 p.m. for investigation.

A University of Minnesota study found that highway construction detours accelerate road damage on local streets, particularly from heavy truck traffic. Researchers in Goodhue County observed that three months of detoured truck traffic caused two years of damage to Highway 5, prompting the development of a computer model to optimize detour routes and reduce strain on vulnerable roads.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is conducting a long-term study of I-694 between Brooklyn Center and Arden Hills to guide future transportation investments. A virtual public meeting is scheduled for August 5 to gather input, with the study aiming to inform projects like resurfacing by 2032.

Part of Interstate 494 will be closed in both directions between Highway 100 and Highway 77 from Friday at 10 p.m. to Monday at 5 a.m. for maintenance work. Drivers are advised to use detours via Highways 100, 62, and 77 and expect delays in the south metro area.

The article discusses how servant leadership can restore trust in public institutions, using the 2007 Interstate 35W bridge collapse in Minnesota as an example. It highlights the importance of leaders prioritizing public needs over personal or political gain to rebuild confidence during crises.

Part of northbound Highway 77 in Eagan will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for road and bridge work, rerouting traffic via I-35E and I-494. The project aims to improve safety along Highway 77.

I-394 traffic changes starting Wednesday include additional westbound lanes reopening between downtown Minneapolis and Highway 100, while eastbound traffic is limited to express lanes without E-ZPass, carpool, or transit options through November. Closures affect multiple ramps, including Cedar Lake Road and Xenia Avenue/Park Place Blvd, due to ongoing bridge repairs.

A $30 million MnDOT project to elevate Highway 93 in Henderson, Minnesota, is nearing completion, aiming to reduce chronic flooding that has caused frequent road closures and traffic disruptions. The project, raising the road one foot above historic high-water levels, is expected to improve emergency response times and restore normal access for residents and businesses.

Westbound Interstate 94 from St. Paul to Maplewood will be closed from June 25 to June 29, with detours via I-694 and I-35E. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is repairing nine bridges and replacing the John Ireland Blvd bridge, with the project scheduled to finish in September.

MnDOT fully closes some Minnesota highways during construction to enhance safety, as demonstrated by the $34 million project on Highway 280. The National Safety Council reports around 50 workers die annually in work zone crashes, with most fatalities being drivers.

A rollover crash on westbound I-494 near Eagan caused lane closures until 2 p.m., with traffic diverted to Highway 62. Eastbound lanes remain open, and first responders are at the scene near Dodd Road.

The Minneapolis Planning Commission postponed decisions on the Democracy Center project and approved improvements to Camden High School's athletic fields, including a new track, artificial turf, and facilities. Additional approvals included a large sign permit for the US Bank building and property transfers to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.