By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (7/27/21) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Transportation recently released its 5th annual Sustainability and Public Health Report to show progress in reducing carbon pollution from transportation, prioritizing walking, bicycling, transit, and meeting the energy environmental goals of the state. According to the report, MnDOT has seen progress from 2019 in…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (7/15/21) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s new campaign aimed at reducing fatalities among people walking and improving safety for all travelers was released early this week. “Let’s Move Safely Together” is the theme that will be a statewide pedestrian safety campaign that highlights safety tips that remind people to…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (7/13/21) (Aitkin, MN) — A reminder from the Minnesota Department of Transportation that motorists will be encountering delays and changes to their commutes on Highway 210 between east junction Highway 6 in Deerwood and Ninth Avenue West in West Aitkin. Crews will be repairing and improving nine miles of roadway on…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (7/12/21) (Wahkon, MN) — The City of Wahkon is one of three cities in Minnesota currently being used to demonstrate projects from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. MnDOT is asking those who travel by foot, bicycle, or motor vehicles to “try-out” the projects that are set-up through the summer for the…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (7/9/21) (Aitkin, MN) — Highway 210 in Aitkin County will be encountering traffic delays and project start-ups beginning July 12th, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Detours will be in place for the culvert replacement on Highway 210 just outside of McGregor. Highway 210 will be closed during the duration…
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Van Lynn Road, also known as CSAH 24, is among 75 road projects statewide to benefit from $75 million in Local Road Improvement Program funding for roads in Minnesota cities, towns and counties. The Minnesota Legislature appropriated an additional $110 million to specific projects, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Koochiching County is slated…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (6/25/21) (Duluth, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be updating the public on the current status of the Twin Ports Interchange project in Duluth with a virtual meeting on Monday, June 28th at 12:15pm. The meeting will allow participants to ask questions and to meet with MnDOT staff and…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (6/21/21) (Aitkin, MN) — Beginning today, motorists can expect delays on Highway 210 between east junction Highway 6 in Deerwood and 9th Avenue West in east Aitkin. Crews will be preparing work areas and testing concrete road sections for the upcoming 4-month road project. Work will be done weekdays between 7am-4pm…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (6/18/21) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced that 75 statewide road projects will benefit from $75 million in Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) funding to help improve or build roads in Minnesota cities, towns, and counties. The Minnesota Legislature appropriated an additional $110 million to specific projects including Aitkin…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (6/15/21) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced late last week that they will be partnering with NASA in efforts to plan for the future of aviation where advanced technology cargo aircraft and passenger air taxi services provide more dynamic options to serve Minnesota’s communities. This partnership will include a…
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