


MnDOT District 7
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Official news source from MnDOT District 7 in south central MN (Mankato & Windom) --check here for news releases, meetings, and emergency road closures.






A temporary closure of Riverfront Dr. in Mankato, between East Main & Plum Streets, begins March 25 as crews start removing the deck of the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge. The closure is expected to last appx. 2–3 weeks, with traffic detoured to Plum St., 2nd St., and Main Street.

Construction on Hwy 75 in Luverne is expected to begin in mid-April. Join us for a construction open house on Tuesday, March 24, 4–6 p.m., at Generations (105 S. Estey St.). Stop by anytime to ask questions and learn about the timeline and detours. Info: dot.state.mn.us/d7/projects/hw…







Crews will be removing trees along Hwy 75 in Luverne starting March 16 for appx a week, weather permitting, in advance of the reconstruction project starting in mid-April. Watch for shoulder & intermittent lane closures, equipment & workers. Project info: dot.state.mn.us/.../hwy75luver…











I-29 and I-90 in SD reopened to traffic as of 10 a.m. (CT) on Sunday, 3/15/26. Motorists are advised that extremely difficult driving conditions are expected today due to blowing snow and poor visibility. No Travel Advisories remain across the State. sd511.org



On 3/14/26, sections of I-29 and I-90 in SD will be closed due to the combination of heavy snow and sustained strong winds. Read full press release at dot.sd.gov/inside-sddot/m… Interstate & State highway closures: sd511.org. #SDDOT #SD511





***MAJOR WINTER STORM THIS WEEKEND*** A Blizzard Warning has been issued for portions of western & southern MN. Heavy snow becomes widespread by this evening while northerly winds strengthen. Travel will be very difficult to nearly impossible by early Sunday morning. #mnwx #wiwx

• Major Winter Storm Expected to Impact Minnesota & Wisconsin Saturday evening into Monday morning • Snowfall Amounts of 12"+ likely where the heaviest band of snow sets up • Blizzard conditions likely Sunday - Monday as winds increase to 40-50 mph #mnwx #wiwx

