MnDOT District 7

UPDATE: Highway 75 north of Luverne has reopened following a crash earlier this evening. (Nov. 6 @ 10 p.m.)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Highway 75 north of Luverne is closed and traffic detoured due to a crash. Please watch for emergency vehicles in this area. For current travel information visit 511mn.org

The new roundabout at Hwy 111/Fort Road north of Nicollet is expected to open to traffic tonight, Friday, Nov. 6 by 6 p.m. The project included improving safety, traffic flow, lighting & drainage at this rural intersection. Travel information: 511mn.org

The entrance ramp from Riverfront Dr. to northbound Hwy 169 in Mankato will be closed on Tues., Nov. 10, from around 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. while crews make guardrail repairs. Plan ahead and use alternate routes. For current travel information visit: 511mn.org

Update: Southbound Highway 169 in Mankato (near Land of Memories Park) has reopened to one lane following a crash earlier this morning. Please expect delays in this area. (Nov. 5 @ 8:10 a.m.) 511mn.org

Mankato Traffic Alert: Southbound Highway 169 in Mankato (near Land of Memories Park) is closed and traffic detoured due to a crash. Watch for emergency vehicles in this area. Please follow the detour or use alternate routes. Current travel information: 511mn.org

I-90 east of Luverne: Due in part to weather, the riprap project at Elk Creek east of Luverne has been delayed and is now expected to begin November 16, weather permitting.

The Veterans Memorial Bridge in Mankato/North Mankato has officially reopened to traffic! (October 31 @ 2:55 p.m.).

Due to a few minor delays, including rain, the Veterans Memorial Bridge is now expected to reopen to traffic by 5 p.m. today (October 31), instead of at 1 p.m. We appreciate your continued patience as crews work to safely reopen the bridge. 511mn.org

Local veterans, along with state, federal and local officials, joined MnDOT today to celebrate the reopening of the Veterans Memorial Bridge and to honor veterans & service members for whom the bridge is dedicated. The bridge is expected to reopen to traffic by 1 p.m. on Oct. 31.

Lane restrictions in both directions near the Hwy 14 MN River Bridge in Mankato starting Nov. 2 as crews prepare to install new center-median lighting. Traffic reduced to one lane in each direction for several days. Crews will return in mid-Nov. to finish. 511mn.org

The Veterans Memorial Bridge in Mankato/North Mankato will reopen by 1 p.m. Oct. 31. Ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 30 at 2 pm–everyone welcome! Remaining work: overhead sign installation (one- or two-day detour required) and ornamental railing. Watch for periodic lane closures.

Expect lane & shoulder closures in both directions on I-90 east of Luverne at Elk Creek beginning Nov. 2 until late Nov. as crews place riprap (rock) to stabilize slopes damaged during 2024 flooding. Watch for workers and equipment. 511mn.org

Heads up, drivers! Highway 59 near Jack Creek, located between Fulda and Worthington, will be closed for about a week starting November 2 while crews complete concrete repairs. Traffic will be detoured to Nobles County Roads 14, 1 and 16. 511mn.org

The water main work a the Blue Earth rest areas has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 27. The rest area buildings will be closed from around 7 am to 3 pm. The parking lots will remain open.

Great news! Hwy 22 from Mankato to Saint Peter will reopen by 1 p.m. on Friday, October 23. Improvements include a new roundabout, over 80 added turn/passing lanes, bridge work and more. Learn more: dot.state.mn.us/d7/projects/…

UPDATE: The water main work at the Blue Earth Rest Areas has been rescheduled from October 21 to Friday, October 23.

The eastbound and westbound Blue Earth rest area buildings located west of Blue Earth will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from around 7 am to 3 pm for water main work. Although the rest area buildings will be closed, the parking lots will remain open. dot.state.mn.us/restareas

MnDOT South Central is hiring a Real Estate Representative in Mankato! This position supports real estate acquisitions, relocations, and management of state‑owned property. Learn more and apply for Job ID 97780 online by October 30 at mn.gov/mmb/careers/

The eastbound entrance ramp from Lookout Dr. to southbound Hwy 169 will be closed on Monday, Oct. 19, from 9 am to 3 pm for maintenance work. Traffic will be detoured to Belgrade Ave. & Sherman St., or use alternate routes. Expect delays. 511mn.org