Minnesota Department of Transportation

MnDOT Pauses Work for Statewide Safety Stand Down in Recognition of Two Recent Construction Zone Deaths

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) held its first-ever statewide safety stand down to honor two construction contractors who recently lost their lives in work zones and to reaffirm the … [Read more...] about MnDOT Pauses Work for Statewide Safety Stand Down in Recognition of Two Recent Construction Zone Deaths

MnDOT Honors Fallen Transportation Workers for Worker Memorial Day

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) commemorates Worker Memorial Day on April 28, 2025, honoring transportation workers killed or injured on state highways. Since 1960, 36 MnDOT … [Read more...] about MnDOT Honors Fallen Transportation Workers for Worker Memorial Day

Using Apps to Notify the Public of Local Road and Bridge Closures

The traveling public increasingly relies on navigation systems, either as part of their vehicles or through their handheld phones or mobile devices. Currently there is not a consistent system, tool, … [Read more...] about Using Apps to Notify the Public of Local Road and Bridge Closures

MnDOT Honors Fallen Transportation Workers for Worker Memorial Day

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) commemorates Worker Memorial Day by honoring transportation workers who have been killed or injured on state highways. Since 1960, 36 MnDOT workers … [Read more...] about MnDOT Honors Fallen Transportation Workers for Worker Memorial Day

Impact of Work Zone Warning Light Configurations on Driver Behavior

The Move Over Law (Minnesota Statute 169.18, Subdivision 11) recognizes the impact that lane choice has on worker safety by requiring drivers to move at least one lane away when passing a parked … [Read more...] about Impact of Work Zone Warning Light Configurations on Driver Behavior