Tom Warne Report, 13 April 2012
ST PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation today announced its 2012 construction program consisting of 316 projects around the state with a construction cost of more than $900 million. The total project costs for 2012 is $918.7 million.
This year’s state highway construction projects include work on the Interstate I-694/Highway 10 interchange in the Twin Cities and the final wrap-up of bridge and pavement replacement on a section of I-35 in Duluth. Other projects improve safety at railroad crossings, repair seawalls and docks and make improvements on runways and terminals at regional airports.
“This program will also aid the state’s economy by supporting thousands of jobs this year,” said Tom Sorel, MnDOT Commissioner. “The highway construction industry employs thousands and is a key partner in our efforts to deliver this program.”
Projects this year in the Twin Cities metro area include:
- Continuing work on the Highway 52 Lafayette Bridge in St. Paul.
- Resurfacing Interstate 35E between St. Paul and Forest Lake.
- Continuing work on the Hwy 169 and I-494 interchange.
Projects in Greater Minnesota include:
- Constructing an interchange on Highway 14 in North Mankato.
- Resurfacing portions of Hwy 10 between Clear Lake and Big Lake.
- Resurfacing 28 miles of Hwy 71 in Koochiching County.