MnDOT is beginning a major roadwork project on I-94 between I-35W and Highway 280, which will result in long-term lane reductions, ramp closures, and potential traffic delays, as five bridges along this stretch of I-94 will undergo significant maintenance and repairs through fall 2025.
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MnDOT’s I-94 plans spark debate
MnDOT’s plans for I-94 have raised concerns among community leaders, particularly those representing communities of color, as the exclusion of the At-Grade Fill-In option has been met with frustration and calls for a more fundamental shift in the project’s approach.
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Another Rondo in the works?
The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s proposed conversion of Highway 252 into a freeway has sparked concerns from residents and activists about the potential impact on surrounding BIPOC communities, with critics urging the agency to prioritize mass transit and lower speed limits to reduce congestion and improve safety.
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MnDOT seeks community input on the future of Highway 55/Olson Memorial Highway
MnDOT is hosting community workshop to share design alternatives for Olson Memorial Highway, and is also inviting feedback on these alternatives in an online survey.
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Surge in encampment evictions
‘There should just be more things out there for the homeless.’
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Prince Highway: honoring music royalty
‘There are so many things as a state that we must do to honor Prince and all that he means to us.’
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I-94 freeway rebuild could affect express bus routes
‘People get on the 94 trying to get from downtown Minneapolis to downtown St. Paul as quickly as possible..’
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Highway changes could once again impact Black communities
Widening and converting Highway 252 intersections to interchanges may displace up to 150 parcels of land.
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Contrasting visions vie for the future of I-94
The Twin Cities Boulevard proposal comes at a time when MnDOT is asking community members what to do with the same stretch of freeway along the Minneapolis-St Paul corridor.
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Encampment evictions continue in winter 2023Â
The displacement of unhoused people continued into the new year as MnDOT announced they will clear out a homeless encampment near downtown Minneapolis after a man was shot and killed there on Jan. 12.
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‘Eviction defenders’ rally to save homeless encampment
‘We’re just trying to help out the residents in whatever way they need us to.’
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MnDOT announces Kim Collins as new deputy commissioner
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced the appointment of Kim Collins to serve as the agency’s new deputy commissioner and chief administrative officer.
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35W reconstruction makes workforce diversity a reality
The current 35W Downtown-to-Crosstown freeway reconstruction project of the Minnesota Department of Transportation is raising the bar for workforce participation by people of color.
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Check conditions before hitting the road
MnDOT is reminding travelers to plan ahead and check road conditions before beginning a trip.