Lowry Tunnel Closed Overnight This Week For Cleaning

Drivers can take the Hennepin-Lyndale bypass as a detour.

Minneapolis Gaining Ground On Its Big Pothole Problem

Minneapolis drivers have bemoaned the city's potholes for months, but some are finally starting to notice improvements.

Large Sinkhole Appears On Minneapolis Street, Not Far From Infamous "Lake Chipotle" Parking Lot

A sinkhole appeared Sunday near the intersection of West 27th Street and Girard Avenue South, in the Lowry Hill East neighborhood.

Minneapolis Asks Residents For More Pothole Patience

The city of Minneapolis recently promised to patch 200 potholes a day. But considering this weather, can crews make any progress?

Metro Transit Focused On Creating Safe Experience For Twins Fans During Home Opener

Metro Transit is focused on creating a safe experience for fans taking the light rail to Friday's Twins home opener.

Free Snowstorm Parking Lot Program In Minneapolis, St. Paul Was A Big Hit

Minnesota's two largest cities wanted fewer cars on the streets during the snow, so Minneapolis made seven parking lots available for free.

"Doable But Kind Of A Pain": Neighbors Navigate One-Sided Parking In Minneapolis

Some drivers told WCCO they were not aware of the change, while others said they were confused with the rules in their neighborhood.

School Buses Getting Stuck On Icy, Narrow Roads In Minneapolis

"One time it was really stuck so they had to get the kids off the bus and get them to school a different way," parent Molly Leutz said.

Wrong-Way Drivers Are More Common Than You Think. Here's How To Avoid Them

Thursday night, traffic cameras captured a car speeding the wrong way down Interstate 394 with a child inside.

A Look At The Technology That Tells MnDOT How To Treat Minnesota's Roads

WCCO's Pauleen Le stepped into one of their plows to see firsthand the technology and the thought process behind making those decisions.

Semi Rollover On 35W In Minneapolis Causes Big Mess, Delays

The semi scattered the trailer's contents all over the interstate, leading crews to spend much of the evening cleaning it all up.

Jackknifed Semi Closes Down I-35 In Southern Minnesota

The Minnesota State Patrol says it totally blocked the interstate near the town of Hazelwood in Rice County.

Drivers Get Reaccustomed To The Joys Of Winter Driving: "The First One's Pretty, But Then You Can Take It Back"

"This is long overdue now. We've been spoiled with the weather," Eden Prairie resident Trung Pham said.

Metro Transit Axes More Routes As It Tries To Entice Hundreds Of New Drivers

Metro Transit tells WCCO they are reducing more routes, and the timing for the cut couldn't be worse.

Hog Wild: Pigs Spotted Off I-94 After Semi Carrying Livestock Rolls Over

A group of pigs was spotted near the intersection after a semi carrying the livestock rolled over around 6 p.m.

NEXT Drive: Vehicle Fire Temporarily Backs Up Traffic On I-35W In Lino Lakes

At 6:20 a.m., MnDOT traffic cams showed traffic nearly at a standstill on the interstate near County Road 14.

Westbound Highway 62 Closed Between Richfield And Edina Due To Damaged Pedestrian Bridge

The closure could last until Thursday afternoon, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

How Does Minnesota Enforce The E-ZPass/carpool Lanes?

Thousands of Minnesota drivers are breaking a rule of the road every day to avoid traffic on Twin Cities interstates.

MnDOT Will Work On 230 Road Construction Projects This Year

The projects aim to maintain Minnesota's roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure and improve safety and access.

Extra Patrols Will Enforce Minnesota's 'Hands Free' Law In April

Law enforcement agencies across Minnesota will participate in a distracted driving enforcement campaign from April 1 through April 30.

‘It's A Big Issue': St. Paul Struggling To Deal With Speeding Drivers

Cars are going too fast on main thoroughfares and in residential neighborhoods.

A Look At Twin Cities Road Conditions

Marielle Mohs is in the Mobile Weather Lab with a look at the roads ahead of the morning commute.

Potholes Popping Up In Metro Right On Schedule

As Jeff Wagner found out, it's helping unearth an annual problem for drivers.

More Than 400 Crashes & Spinouts On Minnesota Roads Amid Saturday's Snow

The Minnesota State Patrol says that from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. there were 204 crashes and 236 spun-out vehicles statewide.

405 Crashes Reported Tuesday Amid Snowfall In MN: State Patrol

Eighty crashes reported Tuesday involved vehicles leaving the road, with snow and ice playing a role in many, according to police.

MN Driver Survives After Being Ejected In Single-Car Crash

The man was not wearing a seat belt, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.​​

Ex-DFL County Chair Killed In Motorcycle Crash

Mark C. Halverson was killed while riding his motorcycle in Mankato on Saturday.

$20 No-Show Fee For Drivers Who Miss Road Test Appointment: DVS

Almost 6,000 people missed their road-test appointments from July through August, hampering an already burdened system, officials said.

Why Can't Minnesotans Figure Out The Zipper Merge?

That's when the Minnesota Department of Transportation sign tells you to, on purpose.

Has Rush Hour Traffic In The Twin Cities Returned To Pre-Pandemic Levels?

The morning and evening commutes around the metro are slowing down with traffic jams.

Woman Killed, Kids Injured In Bus-Car Collision Near Twin Cities

The crash happened just before 8 p.m. Tuesday night.

The Chances Of Deer Collisions While Driving In MN

Most animal-involved crashes occur in the fall. A 2021 State Farm analysis breaks down the likelihood of hitting a deer in Minnesota.

More Minnesotans Are Dying Because They Won't Wear A Seatbelt

"Too many Minnesota families are hurting over a loss that is so easily preventable, and it’s getting worse."

Motorcycle Crash Injures 3 People In Red Wing

The car was heading Westbound on Aspen Avenue and the motorcycles carrying three people were headed southbound on Highway 61.

Metro Transit Announces $4 Million Annual Safety Investment As Ridership Slowly Returns

With people returning to work, and venues moving toward full capacity, Metro Transit says it's investing millions of dollars into safety.

Massive I-94, I-35E Project In St. Paul Begins Sunday

The two-year project aims to "provide a smoother, longer-lasting road surface, improve safety and mobility."

MnPASS Will Become E-ZPass In August

The switch will connect Minnesota's express lane system to 19 other states. Current MnPASS tags will continue to work in Minnesota.

Semi Carrying Grain Rolls On Ramp To Eastbound I-494 In Bloomington

The Bloomington Police Department says the crash happened around 5 a.m. on the ramp from northbound Highway 169 to eastbound I-494.

35W Construction South Of Downtown Minneapolis To Wrap In Early September

Crews have spent nearly four years working on the highway between the crosstown and downtown Minneapolis.

Fatal Crash Shuts Down I-35 Near Hinkley

The northbound lanes of Interstate 35 will be closed for "an extended period of time," authorities said.​