Minnesota’s unofficial state flower is blooming: the orange cone 🧡 Remember to slow down, look out for crews and help keep our work zones safe!

Minnesota’s 50+ rest areas are here to make every road trip a little easier. Stretch, recharge and enjoy the view! Find a stop that fits your route on our website.

Minnesota’s electric vehicle network just got a boost! A new charging station is now open in Burnsville—one of 24 sites funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4sevZgi

From daily errands to weekend plans, public transit is available in every Minnesota county. See who operates in your area and plan your route on our website.

Coming in for a landing at Duluth International Airport: A new air traffic control tower arriving in 2028! ✈️ Backed in part by state funding, this project will support safer skies in northeastern Minnesota for decades to come.

Transportation shapes how we live, work and connect. Your perspective can help guide Minnesota’s next steps. Explore projects near you and share what matters most.

Help us keep Minnesota roads safe and reliable! If you spot a pothole, signal issue or other maintenance needs on a state highway or interstate, report it on our website. For city or county roads, contact your local agencies.

Looking for your next wow moment? Minnesota’s scenic byways deliver miles of views, hidden gems and perfect photo ops. Start planning your next drive!

Safe skies begin on the ground. This Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, we celebrate the professionals who keep aircraft in Minnesota running safely and efficiently. Discover how MnDOT supports aviation across the state. ✈️

It’s World Turtle Day, and a great reminder that roadway mortality threatens MN's turtles. A new fence near the Cannon River Turtle Preserve will help guide wildlife to safer crossings—tests showed a 91% drop in turtle fatalities. More on turtle fencing: https://bit.ly/4vZLtHI

Construction season is well underway, and projects are moving ahead across the state. Visit our website for the latest updates on road work, traffic impacts and upcoming improvements. 🚧

It’s World Bee Day! 🐝 MN is home to 500+ bee species, like this fairy bee. MnDOT works to avoid impacts to bee habitat. We also plant native grasses, flowers and more to support a variety of pollinator species. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49EW1T5 📷: Minnesota Native Bees

Safer roads start with small habits: look twice, signal early and give riders room. We all play a part.

Gear up, Minnesota! Bike to Work Week is May 11–17, and we’re proud to support the people and places that make biking safe, fun and accessible. Whether you’ll be cycling or driving, take a moment to review safety tips for everyone on the road. 🚲

Adopt a Highway volunteers help keep Minnesota highways clean and litter-free. Last year, groups picked up more than 35,000 bags of trash! Keep watch for volunteers this summer and give them space to work safely. Interested in joining? Learn how: mndot.gov/adopt

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Jumping in the Cadillac? Buckle up before you put some miles on it!

It’s Public Service Recognition Week! We’re celebrating the more than 5,000 MnDOT employees who keep Minnesota safe, connected and moving. Want to make a difference? Explore career opportunities: mndot.gov/careers

It’s Amphibian Week! MN’s frogs and toads, like the northern leopard frog, rely on healthy waters. We help protect them by mapping wetlands, keeping pollutants out of stormwater and more. Find out more about how we support healthy waters in MN: https://bit.ly/4hywXi6

More than 140 schools participated in Bike and Roll to School Day today! Supported by Minnesota Safe Routes to School, these events help make active travel more visible, fun and accessible for kids. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4d0Pxis

Rail matters—for our economy, communities and daily lives. Minnesota’s updated State Rail Plan shows where we’re headed over the next 20 years. See the future of rail in Minnesota: https://bit.ly/4tIVckk

May the safe route guide you. Drive slowly in work zones and watch for crews.

Explore Minnesota's biking trails and facilities on our web-based Bikeways map! Plan your ride, check path widths, and find the best surface type for a comfortable biking experience. No app needed—access it on your mobile browser today. 🚴‍♂️

It’s gonna be May… which means construction season is in full swing across Minnesota! See what’s in your area and plan ahead: mndot.gov/construction

On Workers Memorial Day, we honor the 36 MnDOT employees and 17 contractors who have lost their lives while improving MN's highways. Tonight, the I‑35W Bridge in Minneapolis will be lit orange in their memory. Please slow down and move over in work zones to help keep crews safe.

Heading into a work zone with slow traffic? Use both lanes to the merge point and take turns. The zipper merge keeps traffic moving.

Safe driving in work zones = pure magic. ✨🦄 Thanks for helping protect our crews (and each other!). More tips for driving through work zones: https://bit.ly/3xvcjOr

Shape how Minnesota’s roads are funded by joining MnDOT’s new research demo. Participation is free, voluntary and privacy protected. Learn more: bit.ly/4vxWPTj

Today is Go Orange Day! Join us in standing with the roadwork crews who keep Minnesota moving. 🧡 Throw on something orange and remember to slow down, stay alert and give workers the space they need to stay safe. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xvcjOr

It's Work Zone Awareness Week. Remember to slow down, stay alert and check 511mn.org before you travel. Your safe actions save lives in work zones.

Enjoy the snacks and the playlist—just leave the driving to someone sober.

Today is World Public Transport Day, a global celebration of the journeys that move us and the people who make them possible. MnDOT works year-round to build public transit across the state, working with more than 40 transit agencies in Greater Minnesota. Learn more on our website.

Planting season is ramping up, which means more tractors and farm equipment on the roads. Operators and drivers must stay alert and give each other plenty of space. Drivers should also slow down when approaching farm equipment. Safe roads are everyone’s responsibility. 🚜

Pothole season has arrived! Stay alert and if you see crews making repairs, slow down and give them room to work safely. Spot a pothole on a state highway or interstate? Report it on our website.

Your MnDOT district is here to keep your community moving! Discover your region and sign up for updates that help you plan ahead.https://bit.ly/3TtVFrm .

From projects in your area to how to report a highway issue, our “Popular Topics” page has answers to your most-asked questions: mndot.gov/topics

Heads up, St. Paul! Upcoming closures: • April 10–April 13 (10 pm–5 am): eastbound I 94 closes • April 13: northbound Highway 280 closes; I 35E work starts at Shepard Rd. Plan ahead at 511mn.org! Thanks for your patience as crews work to keep you moving safely.

That's 🔥 Controlled burns, like this recent burn in south central Minnesota, help keep roadways safe, prevent weed infestations and more! If you're driving by a prescribed fire in progress, treat the area as a work zone.

Slow down and stay alert in work zones. Every trip matters—let’s all get home safely.

All aboard! 🚂 Minnesota has more than 4,200 miles of railroad track operated by 21 different rail companies—and MnDOT helps keep it all moving safely. Learn more about Minnesota railroads on our website.

What a gorgeous day in Minnesota! 🌴☀️ Check out these 511mn.org highway camera views—sunshine… ocean views… wait… #AprilFools

It’s construction season, and about 200 projects are underway to make Minnesota roads safer and more reliable. Remember to slow down in work zones—your attention saves lives.

Make your ride foolproof. Buckle up every time.

Heading to the State Capitol or downtown St. Paul this Saturday, March 28? Plan ahead at 511mn.org. Consider using transit, expect delays and temporary closures, and drive with caution. Thank you for your patience as crews work to keep everyone moving safely.

When we all do our part, bikes and cars can safely share the road. Drivers: Watch for cyclists, especially when turning or merging. Cyclists: Follow traffic laws and ride with the flow of traffic. Learn more on our website.

The MnRUC Demo is LIVE! We’re conducting this six-month demo that uses built-in car tech to understand how a road usage charge could sustain Minnesota’s roads. Do you drive a newer Jeep, Ram, Dodge or Chrysler? You could enroll today! Learn more: mnruc.com/welcome

Don’t let your night end with a turnover. Plan a sober ride.

Today is World Water Day! Did you know that we use plants to protect MN's waters? We help ensure the plants used in road construction grow strong roots and shoots to prevent soil erosion, filter stormwater contaminants and more. Learn more: https://bit.ly/41adJJv

It’s World Frog Day! 🐸 Meet the Blanchard’s Cricket Frog, MN's only endangered amphibian. Once thought locally extinct, it’s been rediscovered in several MN regions. Our biologists monitor threatened or endangered species when MnDOT work happens nearby. Learn more on our website.

MnDOT has come a long way, but keeping Minnesota moving has always been our thing.