Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Work Zone Safety

Winter safety tips

Orange MnDOT snowplow clears a rural highway during a snow storm
  • Don’t drive distracted.
  • Stay alert for snowplows, which turn or exit frequently and may travel over centerlines or partially in traffic to further improve road conditions.
  • Stay back at least 10 car lengths behind the plow. Don’t drive into a snow cloud.
  • Slow down to a safe speed for current conditions.
  • Turn on your headlights and wear your seat belt.
  • Turn off the cruise control.
  • Be patient and remember snowplows are working to improve road conditions for your trip.

Black ice

Marking and clearing your driveway of snow

Closures

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