MnDOT awarded Rice County and County Engineer Dennis Luebbe the 2025 Partnership Award for their effective collaborative efforts in state transportation projects.

City to implement an all-way stop at Douglas Drive and 65th Avenue intersection to improve safety following crashes, with completion expected by August 2025.

Maple Grove roadwork on Hemlock Lane begins August 18, with one lane open in each direction until August 22, weather permitting. Drivers should expect delays and follow flagger instructions.

MnDOT seeks public feedback through an online survey to update the Greater Minnesota Transit Plan, urging Minnesotans via a Carver County social media post to participate and influence local transit services.

Burnsville commuters will experience I-35W closures August 18-20 and ramp reopenings on August 19, with other closures extending to mid-September or October. MnDOT promises up-to-date navigation through the Waze app and 511MN.org.

Carver County's Highway 10 / Waconia Parkway North construction nears completion with concrete and curb work nearly done and trail paving to start soon. Temporary milling and flag-directed traffic to occur this weekend.

Carver County Public Works is progressing with Highway 41/10 construction, including installing culverts and preparing for concrete work. Advancements such as curb and storm sewer installations are soon to follow.

The City of Mankato, Minnesota, has announced the start of the 2025 Adams Street Resurfacing Project, with alley work in August and main road construction on Sept. 2, urging residents to plan for detours.

Carver County announces roadwork on Bavaria Road/Highway 10 for two Saturdays, with detours necessary during paving and striping of the roundabout intersection.

Blaine road constructions include several ongoing projects with major updates on Lift Station 13 Force Main and Southwest Area Street Reconstructions, with phases stretching into 2026 and residents being provided detour information.

The Lake Street Safety Center will adjust its hours to weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm for better community availability, adding consistency to its schedule.

MnDOT is set to improve bus service reliability by introducing special bus lanes and analyzing factors such as roundabout design and automated vehicle traffic algorithms to enhance safety and efficiency in urban transit systems.

The Arden Hills DVS Exam Station will close temporarily from September 1 due to roadwork. Neighboring facilities will offer extra appointments to accommodate those affected.