MNDOT Holiday Construction Reminder

 

Remember work zone safety during Memorial Day weekend travel Memorial Day weekend is approaching. The three-day weekend is the unofficial kickoff for summer travel, and it’s expected that more drivers will be on the roads than previous weekends. This can cause traffic slowdowns or backups, especially near work zones. The 2024 construction season in Minnesota includes 193 planned road and bridge projects, plus 54 projects that will improve airports, water ports, railroad crossings and transit infrastructure. Safety in work zones Please always be prepared to encounter traffic changes when approaching work zonesincluding lane closures, lane shifts, uneven road surfaces, slow-moving heavy equipment and slow or stopped traffic. To keep everyone safe, drivers must:  Obey posted speed limits. The fine for speeding in a work zone is $300. Drive undistracted. Avoid using cell phones, mobile devices, adjusting the radio – even eating –while in work zones. Move over. Give workers room to safely complete their work. Know before you go. Get real-time information about traffic and road conditions at 511mn.org or get the free 511mn smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store. Be patient. Expect delays, especially during peak travel times. Do the zipper merge. Avoid making unnecessary lane changes. Never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones. Check 511 to see construction impacts Current construction projects in southeast Minnesota Construction has started for the following projects in southeast Minnesota.  I-35 resurfacing — Faribault I-90 bridges — Austin I-90 westbound resurfacing — Alden to Albert Lea Hwy 14 improvements — Dodge Center to Byron Hwy 56 reconstruction — LeRoy Hwy 57 reconstruction — Mantorville Hwy 58 roundabout— Goodhue Hwy 61 bridge replacement — Withers Harbor Drive in Red Wing Hwy 61 bridge replacement — Canadian Pacific Railway in Red Wing A few more projects will be starting construction this summer. Check out future projects in southeast Minnesota and sign up to receive updates. You can also look at statewide projects to help you better plan your route for travel.  Click on image to see interactive map. Stay connected, informed Check out current and upcoming MnDOT southeast Minnesota construction projects. Join the MnDOT Southeast Minnesota Facebook group and follow us on MnDOT Southeast on X. Find road updates in Minnesota on 511mn.org or get a free app at Google Playor the App Store. Interested in a job with MnDOT? Career information for the State of Minnesota can be found at the Minnesota Management and Budget website. Come join us.

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