MnDOT District 6

Final year of construction begins soon for I-90/Hwy 52 interchange, southeast of Rochester. I-90 lane closures, traffic changes begin April 1 at Highway 52. Bridge demolition, Highway 52 detour: April 6-10. News Release: dot.state.mn.us/news/2026/03/2… Website: dot.state.mn.us/d6/projects/i9…

Construction prep begins March 30 for the I-90 resurfacing and bridge replacement project from Nodine to Dakota. Lane closures will occur. Learn more: dot.state.mn.us/d6/projects/i9…

Our snowplows are still working, but we're also using special equipment today to help the roads recover from the weekend snow. Heavy compaction and drifting are still present.

We have reopened I-90 west of Albert Lea to Worthington and I-35 southbound south of Albert Lea. News Release: dot.state.mn.us/.../03/16-d6-i…

Plan ahead if you need to travel today. -Look at 511mn.org or the free app so you know what to expect. -Plan for extra travel time. -Avoid distractions. -Slow down and don't try to stop suddenly. -Allow plenty of room between you and other vehicles.

Need to travel tomorrow morning? Be prepared! Travel could still be dangerous. Allow extra time. Check 511mn.org or the free app so you know what to expect. 📷: Highway 52 north of Rochester

TRAFFIC ALERT: I-90 west of Albert Lea is closed because of the blizzard-like conditions. I-35 southbound is still closed south of Albert Lea. And a No Travel Advisory remains in place for southeast Minnesota. Check out 511mn.org to see road conditions.

The storm is not done! We are still in a blizzard warning. If you must travel, be sure to have a full tank of gas and a winter survival kit in your vehicle. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Road conditions: 511mn.org Forecast: weather.gov/arx/weathersto…

We will be closing I-35 southbound at Albert Lea by 3 p.m. today (March 15) when Iowa intends to close I-35 to the south at that time. We will keep it closed until it reopens in Iowa. No travel is advised on southeast Minnesota state highways. 511mn.org

No travel is advised on state highways in SE Minnesota. Check www511mn.org for road conditions. Snowplows are having difficulty in current conditions but remain on the roads. Current rates of snow are covering roads faster than snowplows can clear a driving lane.

***BLIZZARD CONTINUES TODAY*** Snow continues today with significant accumulations expected in southeastern MN and western WI. Winds will increase into this afternoon causing blowing snow and whiteout conditions. Travel will be very difficult to nearly impossible. #mnwx #wiwx

[6:30am] Road conditions in the Rochester area have deteriorated over the past few hours with low visibilities and most roads being snow covered. Heavy snow will likely continue throughout the remainder of the morning. #mnwx

Visibility is low in areas of southeast Minnesota and roads are snow covered which is making driving difficult. If you must travel, check 511mn.org or the free app to see road conditions and look at camera footage from the snowplows or the road cameras. #mnwx

Here's our latest forecast for potential accumulations of heavy snow and ice. Of course, these are subject to change depending on the track this winter storm decides to take, so please monitor the latest forecast for updates over the next 24 hours as we pin that down!

3/13 5am: A major, potentially historic winter storm shaping up for Sat night - Mon AM. Blizzard conditions possible. NOW is the time to prepare! #mnwx #wiwx #iawx

DAMAGING WINDS arrive after midnight tonight and continue through Friday morning before gradually weakening. Take appropriate actions to prepare before tonight. Bring loose outdoor objects inside and be ready for possible tree damage and power outages! 🌬️🌲🔦

We enjoyed a recent visit with Bonner Elementary School students in Stewartville who have been studying kindness, and they created thank you cards for our snowplow operators!

Reminder: Join us today at our in-person meeting, 4-6 p.m. at Aune Hall in Graham Park, Rochester.

Reminder: There are two virtual meeting options today (March 9), 12-1 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. to learn about the Hwy 14 and Broadway Ave. project. Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… Or, you can join us on March 11 at Aune Hall in Graham park, 4-6 p.m.

Join us to learn more about the Hwy 14/Broadway Ave intersection improvements coming in 2027. Two virtual options on March 9 (12 or 6 p.m.) and in-person option on March 11, 4 p.m. Learn more: talk.dot.state.mn.us/hwy-14-and-bro…