Our crews keep Minnesota's highways safe. This National Work Zone Awareness Week—and every week—help them out by being cautious in work zones, obeying speed limits, and staying focused while driving. #NWZAW

Traveling through Minnesota? We have a network of more than 50 convenient rest stops across the state! Find a rest area near you: mndot.gov/restareas

Life and traffic can be unpredictable—but E-ZPass can help! Minnesota E-ZPass lanes provide a reliable travel option and are always free for carpools, buses and motorcycles. E-ZPass tags also work in 19 other states! Learn more: mndot.gov/ezpassmn

Ever wondered which MnDOT district you're in or what projects are happening in your area? Discover this information and more through the valuable resources on our website: bit.ly/3TtVFrm

Eid Mubarak to Muslims across Minnesota celebrating Eid al-Fitr!

We wish you a blessed and joyful time with family and friends.

Don’t drive distracted—keep your eyes on the road and help ensure everyone makes it home safely.

Get ready for tomorrow’s solar eclipse 🌕☀️

If you’re driving during the eclipse, don’t depend on your automatic headlights. Turn on your headlights to see and be seen by other drivers!

This month, we honor #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth .

Let’s celebrate Arab Minnesotans -- their rich history and vibrant cultures, heritages, and experiences.

It’s also a time to continue working to help ensure Arab Minnesotans live with dignity, free from discrimination.

Today is #NationalWalkingDay ! We're all pedestrians at some point in our day—even when walking to vehicles. Ten people have died while walking along MN roads so far this year. It’s the law: Yield to pedestrians at intersections and crosswalks. Learn more: mndot.gov/peds

It's construction season! Today we announced nearly 200 projects statewide. Remember: slow down and move over in work zones to help protect workers, and keep everyone safe. Find out more about planned construction and detours: mndot.gov/construction 🚧

April Fools’ Day is here, but road safety is no joke. Drive safely—stay alert and take it slow.

Someone’s watching our 511mn cameras like a *hawk*—and you should too! Especially to help plan for your Easter travels. 🐰

Use 511mn.org to see road conditions, traffic slow-downs and more statewide.

Road mortality is a major threat to our shelled friends, and a new project near the Cannon River Turtle Preserve Scientific and Natural Area aims to help! A fence between two MnDOT bridges will redirect turtles and other animals toward safety. Learn more: bit.ly/3TwZCd2

Aerial mapping (or 'photogrammetry and remote sensing') creates a record of infrastructure along our highways & interstates to help inform planning & design! We use photography and Light Detection & Ranging (LiDAR) to create maps of the area. Learn more: bit.ly/3Vr9VC0

Tonight, the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River will be lit red, white, yellow and black—the colors of Maryland's flag. Our thoughts are with those injured or still missing, and with the brave first responders following this morning's bridge tragedy in Baltimore.

We’re seeing challenging road conditions across Minnesota due to snow. MnDOT crews are working hard to clear highways, but be prepared for slow travel. Use 511mn.org to see current conditions along your route. 🌨️

⚠️ Drivers be alert: wet roads could get slick when the temperatures fall tonight—especially on traditional trouble spots like bridges, ramps and overpasses.

Use extra caution, slow down to stay safe, and check 511mn.org.

There's a variety of road conditions statewide due to snow and rain.

Plan ahead to stay safe! Check your route on 511mn.org before you hit the road to see current road conditions and traffic impacts.

Travelers be alert: winter weather will impact travel across the state.

Plan ahead to stay safe! Check 511mn.org to see changing road conditions, camera views from our snowplows and more.