MnDOT

Jul 1, 2016

State’s second-longest bridge up for repairs

The apparent low bid of $1.939 million came in well below MnDOT’s estimate.

Apr 13, 2016

MnDOT under fire for contractor selection

Critics said the “best value” selection process lacks objectivity and transparency.

Jan 8, 2016

Haggling begins over delayed St. Croix bridge project

A project that includes fixes to Duluth’s Blatnik Bridge, the second-longest bridge in the state, is scheduled to begin this summer, even as the Minnesota Department of Transportation strategizes about the bridge’s long-term future. St. Michael-based PCi Roads put in the apparent low bid of $1.939 million Friday for the upcoming project, which includes repairs ...

Nov 10, 2015

Lafayette Bridge finished after 4 years of construction

“I know projects take a long time, but, wow, this really took a long time,” the MnDOT commissioner said.

Nov 4, 2015

Major Rochester roadway is ready for a makeover

One of the busiest corridors in the city would be made more pedestrian, bicycle and transit friendly.

Oct 30, 2015

Willmar wins grant for new rail alignment

The proposed alignment will cost more than $46.8 million.

Oct 21, 2015

MnDOT seeks public input on bicycle plan

It's the first comprehensive bicycle plan update in more than 10 years

Oct 21, 2015

I-35W Minnesota River Bridge project could start in 2017

A replacement of the bridge may be cheaper and closer to construction than initially expected.

Aug 5, 2015

Three contractors vie for Highway 371 project

The timing of the project is critical because of endangered bats in area.

Jul 29, 2015

MnDOT to upgrade St. Paul’s High Bridge

MnDOT says the estimated $20 million project will close the two-lane bridge for an entire season.

Jul 17, 2015

J & L leaves St. Croix Crossing project

The high cost of carrying the work forced the Hudson, Wisconsin-based business to leave the $626 million project midway through its contract.

Jul 15, 2015

Mentoring, training seen as key to hitting DBE goals

In the first six months of fiscal year 2015, MnDOT’s participation rate of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises on projects was 6.1 percent, well short of the current 10.3 percent goal.