Northfield Area Drivers Urged To 'Keep Cool' On The Roads

State transportation officials are asking that drivers be away of the highway work zones in southern Minnesota.

Highway 19 Closure And Detour In City Of Northfield

A detour will be posted routing traffic around the work area.

Highway 246 And Jefferson Parkway Roundabout Tunnel Closures In City Of Northfield

The four tunnels will be closed one at a time allowing pedestrians and bicyclists to safely detour around the areas being painted.

Overnight Construction Work On Highway 3 Frontage Roads In Northfield

Construction crews will begin overnight work on the Highway 3 frontage road portions of the 2021 Reclamation and Overlay Project.

Division Street Closure In Northfield

A detour will be posted using Jefferson Parkway and State Highway 3 detouring traffic around the closure area.

Highway 19 Closure In Northfield

Highway 19 will remain closed until 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 15. The railroad maintenance is taking longer than expected to complete.

Highway 19 Closure In Northfield

Highway 19 between Armstrong Road and Highway 3 will be closed from 7 a.m. on Wednesday, May 12 to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 14.

4th Street Lane Shift And Parking Closure In Northfield

Fourth Street between Division and Washington streets will have a lane shift and parking lane closures in place on Monday, April 19.

Northfield Teen Killed In Crash Near La Crosse

One Northfield teen was killed and another was injured in the crash.

Northfield Seasonal Load Limit Notification

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will end winter load increases in the CENTRAL frost zone Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 12:01 AM.

Division Street Closure In Northfield

A detour will be posted using Second Street, Washington Street, and Fourth Street detouring traffic around the closure area.

St. Olaf Avenue Closure In Northfield On February 22 Until March 5

St. Olaf Avenue will be closed at the east entrance of the St. Olaf Campus Monday, February 22 until Friday, March 5.

MnDOT Tests New Snowplow Technology In Northfield Area

The new technology will let drivers know when they're quickly approaching a snowplow or other state maintenance vehicle.

Fifteen Minute Parking In City Of Northfield

The City hopes residents continue to support all their favorite Northfield businesses in a safe manner during this rollback.

Division Street In Northfield Will Remain Closed For Weekend

The Archer House structure is unstable following the fire so both vehicle and pedestrian travel will be restricted in that area.

Northfield DMV Temporarily Closing For New Statewide Vehicle Services System Launch

All exam stations, deputy registrar and driver’s license agent offices statewide are closing or having limiting services during this time.

Minnesota State Patrol Investigates Fatal Crash In Northfield

The highway is "likely to be closed for several hours," the Minnesota Department of Transportation said Monday morning.

​MnDOT Road Salt Deliveries Signal That Winter Prep Has Begun

On average, MnDOT District 6 uses 36,974 tons of road salt in a winter.

Water Street Will Reopen In Northfield's Bridge Square

The City Council passed a motion in June to temporarily close Water Street and add the barriers from June 19 until August 7.

Bridge Square Area In Nortfield Is Temporarily Closed From June 19 Until August 7

The City of Northfield urges motorists to always drive with caution, and never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.

Northfield Motor Vehicle Services Modify Office Hours

The change in office hours is made to better serve the needs of our customers, manage expectations, and provide excellent customer service.

Trunk Highway 246 & Jefferson Parkway Intersection Project Closure Delayed For One Week

Heselton Construction, LLC of Faribault, Minnesota is the prime contractor for the $3.41 million project.

Overnight Construction On Seventh Street In Northfield

Swenke Ims Contracting LLC of Kasson, Minnesota is the prime contractor for the $3.72 million project.

Trunk Highway 246 & Jefferson Parkway Intersection Project In Northfield Will Begin From June 8

Please visit the Trunk Highway 246 and Jefferson Parkway Intersection Project website for additional information.

Seventh Street Reconstruction Project Will Begin From May 28 In Northfield

Swenke Ims Contracting LLC., of Kasson, Minnesota is the prime contractor for the $3.72 million project.

Northfield Motor Vehicle Services Reopen On May 20

As a reminder, drivers have until the last day of the expiration month to renew their vehicle registration.

Northfield Announces Jefferson Parkway Closure From May 12 Until 14

A detour will be posted utilizing Jefferson Road, Woodley Street, and Division Street detouring traffic around the work area.

Cannon Valley Place Closure In Nortfield On May 5

A detour will be posted utilizing Falk Avenue, North Avenue and Cannon Valley Drive detouring traffic around the work area.

Spring Creek Bridge Replacement Project Resumes In Northfield City

RAW Construction of Faribault, Minnesota is the prime contractor for the $700,000 project.

Maple Street Closed On April 28 In Northfield

A detour will be posted utilizing Sibley Drive and Meadow View Drive detouring traffic around the work area.

Fifth Street Closed April 17 And 20 In Northfield

A detour will be posted utilizing Division Street, Fourth Street, and Washington Street detouring traffic around the work area.

Northfield City Drivers Can Renew License Tabs Via Dropbox Or Mail

New federal guidelines allow deputy registrar offices to provide limited motor vehicle services.

Fifth Street Will Remain Closed On April 9 And 10 In Northfield

A detour will be posted utilizing Division Street, Fourth Street, and Washington Street detouring traffic around the work area.

Northfield Officials Urge Residents To Subscribe For TH 246 And Jefferson Parkway Roundabout Project Updates

Heselton Construction LLC., of Faribault, Minnesota is the prime contractor for the $3.41 million project.

Hiawathaland Transit Announces Making Temporary Service Adjustments

Fares will be $1.25 per ride, and monthly route passes will be honored during this time.

City of Northfield Will Begin Spring Road Restrictions From March 6

The City will follow MnDOT’s southeast restrictions. Click here to view City of Northfield road restriction map.

Amish Boy, 12, Dies In Buggy-Car Crash In Minnesota

The Amish family was on their way to a children’s Christmas program when the fatal collision occurred.

Spring Creek Road Now Open In Northfield

Construction on the Spring Creek Bridge Replacement Project has wrapped up for the season, and Spring Creek Road is now open for traffic.

MnDOT Urges Caution At Snow-Covered Intersections

LEDs produce less than half the heat as incandescent bulbs and do not emit enough heat to melt off snow and ice.

New Speed Limit To Go Into Effect On Highway 52

The new speed limits become official once the new signs are in place.