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Westbrook, MN · Traffic & Transit
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
TRAFFIC ALERT: Franklin Avenue Construction Impacts
Hennepin County construction crews are advising drivers to plan ahead as work on the north side of Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis along County Road 5 shifts to the south side between Fourth and Chicago avenues. Starting Wednesday, July 8, eastbound traffic on Franklin Avenue will remain open and shift to...
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Hastings: Public meeting set on $30M reconstruction of U.S. 61
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting on July 14 at Hastings High School to present the planned reconstruction of U.S. 61 between Third Street and 36th Street in Hastings, including new roundabouts, safety improvements, and a new traffic signal. Community members are invited to learn more...
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An ongoing campaign focuses on pedestrian safety in St. Paul
Mayor Kaohly Her is one of several St. Paul city officials to appear in a video urging motorists and pedestrians to be safe following at least five deadly crashes involving pedestrians this year in the city: "Help yourself by not getting a traffic citation or worse, hurting someone or getting hurt yourself."
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Rochester poised to transition bus services with new $77.8 million, 5-year contract
Rochester City Council to consider approving a $77.8 million, five-year contract with Via Transit Twin Cities LLC to operate city-owned buses, including the future Link Bus Rapid Transit service. Jul. 1—ROCHESTER — A new contractor for Rochester Public Transit operations will be considered Monday. The Rochester City Council...
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Lake Elmo Avenue and Minnesota 36 intersection to close Monday
Minnesota 36 at Lake Elmo Avenue will close for two years to construct a grade-separated interchange with buttonhook-style ramps aimed at improving safety and reducing congestion. Access to and from Minnesota 36 at Lake Elmo Avenue will soon close for two years as crews work on a $43 million grade-separated...
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Twin Cities light rail lines need repairs, so riders will jump on buses this summer
Starting next week in the Twin Cities, light rail trains will stop running on the entire Blue Line — and part of the Green Line — for weeks. Buses will take their place as crews work on the rails and stations. It’s part of a $175 million update that Metro Transit is calling “Renew the Blue.”
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Crash Alley No More: Hwy. 36 Bottleneck Near Lake Elmo Gets $43 Million Fix
The notorious bottleneck where Hwy. 36 meets Lake Elmo Avenue is finally getting torn up. Starting Monday, Washington County crews will begin remaking the clogged, crash-prone intersection, trading the traffic signal for an overpass and a set of new ramps. The two-season project is set up to keep both directions of Hwy. 36 open while workers put in bridges, new frontage roads and a trail underpass for people walking and biking. Officials say the overhaul is aimed squarely at cutting the steady run of rear-end crashes and the chronic backups that have long snarled this stretch of roadway.
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Afternoon Headlines – June 24th, 2026
>Teen Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Albert Lea Crash. (Albert Lea, MN) — A 14-year-old bicyclist is hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a pickup truck Tuesday night in Albert Lea. Police say the teen turned in front of the truck at the intersection and failed to yield the right-of-way. The driver was unable to avoid the collision. The teen suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The crash remains under investigation.
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MnDOT giving St. Paul commuters interactive view of upgrades being made to the I-35E bridge near downtown
A new public webcam is now archiving real-time images every 15 minutes, allowing residents to monitor the full history of the ongoing I-35E infrastructure project. MnDOT spokesperson Kent Barnard says he hopes the increased transparency will encourage drivers to stay alert and adjust their morning commutes near the work site.