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Official account of the Minnesota Department of Transportation. For the latest road conditions and answers to your questions, visit mndot.gov/topics.
- ⚠️ Driver alert: With temperatures heating up this week, keep an eye out for pavement buckles. If you see one, slow down, change lanes carefully and call 911 to report it. Pavement buckles are emergencies, and we fix them ASAP. Learn more: mndot.gov/pavementbuckle
- Only sparklers should be lit. Shine responsibly—choose a sober ride and help ensure everyone gets home safely.
- Aviation events are really taking off this summer! Head to a Minnesota public airport for food, fun and a closer look at general aviation. See what’s happening near you: bit.ly/4aLrxwy
- Happy Pollinator Week! MnDOT manages approximately 175,000 acres of green space in Minnesota. By using and managing native plants, we’re helping do our part to create and improve pollinator habitat across the state. Learn more: mndot.gov/pollinators 🦋
- It’s Emergency Notification System Awareness Day! If your vehicle ever gets stuck on railroad tracks: • Get everyone out and move far away • Find the blue and white sign and call the number • Can’t find the sign? Call 911 Learn more about rail safety: bit.ly/47B6pcs
- Long days and warm weather don’t mean it’s time to hit the gas. Take it easy on the accelerator and make it home safely this summer.
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🤎 #Juneteenth marks when enslaved Black Americans in Texas learned of their freedom, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This holiday celebrates Black American culture and recognizes the profound impact of slavery and delayed justice.
- Heading to Grandma’s Marathon this weekend? Visit 511mn.org for work zone information and real-time traffic conditions on your route!
- Whether you’re driving or biking, safety starts with you! Drivers, leave plenty of space when passing and double-check blind spots. Cyclists, follow all traffic laws and ride in the same direction as traffic. More tips: bit.ly/3UkNVXx
- Do you use transit in Greater Minnesota? MnDOT wants to hear from you! We’re seeking public comments on the draft Greater Minnesota Transit Plan, our roadmap for future investment and service across the state. Share your thoughts: bit.ly/4vjuU92
- Before hitting the road, make sure your cargo is secure! Loose items can turn into hazards. It only takes a moment to ensure everyone's safety.
- We’re temporarily turning off the lights on Mississippi River bridges in Red Wing, Wabasha and Winona during mayfly hatching season. Turning the lights off helps reduce mayflies on the bridges and keep driving conditions safer. Learn more from @mndotsoutheast ⬇️Lights are temporarily turned off on the Mississippi River bridges in Red Wing, Wabasha and Winona during mayfly hatching. They are turned off to reduce the number of mayflies on the bridges over the next few weeks. News Release: dot.state.mn.us/news/2026/06/1…
