Difficult driving condtions in many areas of the state. Use the links below to plan your trip.

• 511- Winter Road Conditions
• Winter Driving and Safety Tips
• Winter Storm - Road Closure Information
• National Weather Service

Check with local Web sites for information about Minnesota Cities and snow emergencies. St. Paul and Minneapolis information

Ways to find news about construction projects

By location Use 511 online or dial 511 from your phone to find out about current road conditions, including construction and weather-related delays and detours.

By date: View our news releases page for a listing of all the most recent news releases statewide.

By e-mail: Sign up for e-mail updates for some of our major projects

Tow plow technology to remove snow from area highways

Mn/DOT's newest version of the tow plow includes a box for dispensing anti-icing chemicals. The blade is shown at rest. When deployed, its 26-foot-long blade swings around to plow on the snowplow's right side. More

Public Meeting Notices

• Hwy 60 and Faribault Viaduct Bridge replacement open house on Jan. 13
• I-35W in Blaine - public input sought for noise wall on Jan. 28 at Blaine City Hall
• Stillwater Lift Bridge open house scheduled for Feb. 5
• I-494 open house scheduled for Jan. 22 at Woodbury City Hall

Check your Local District Office for other meetings in your area.