The work zone safety campaign kicked-off June 9, 2014 in District 6 and District 7 and will continue around the state through the construction season. Motorists driving across Minnesota are expected … [Read more...] about “Orange Cones, No Phones”
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Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects
MnDOT does on occasion salvage existing guardrail and reinstall it in lieu of installing new guardrail. However, MnDOT does not re-galvanize existing guardrail for reuse. Under what circumstances … [Read more...] about Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects
Type of sheeting specified on drums
Flexible high-intensity sheeting is used in Minnesota. … [Read more...] about Type of sheeting specified on drums
Requirements for work or shadow vehicles to have Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA)
Minnesota DOT does not require the use of truck-mounted attenuator (TMA) equipped vehicles for the installation of temporary traffic control devices. However, Mn/DOT sometimes uses mobile lane … [Read more...] about Requirements for work or shadow vehicles to have Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA)
Solar power/LED lights allowed for arrow boards & changeable message signs
Minnesota allows both solar power and LED lights for arrow boards and changeable message signs. … [Read more...] about Solar power/LED lights allowed for arrow boards & changeable message signs
“Stay Back. Stay Alive”
"Stay Back. Stay Alive" is Minnesota's winter snow plow safety campaign program. It includes media kits, audio and video PSAs, periodic news releases, billboards, print, interview opportunities, … [Read more...] about “Stay Back. Stay Alive”