Undated (KROC-AM News)- We maybe in the dead of Winter but Minnesota's other season is just around the corner.

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The ground thawing, snow melting and trees budding will be followed by orange barrels, heavy equipment and construction workers on our area's major roadways.

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The Minnesota Department of Transportation is gearing up for another construction season. 2026 is set to see the completion of two major projects along the I-90 corridor in southeast Minnesota.

Crews are also planning to resurface multiple roadways in the area. Check out the list of some of the major construction projects happening this year.

2026 Road Construction Projects Planned in Southeast Minnesota

A look at the road construction projects planned on southeast Minnesota highways in 2026.

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Best scenic drives in Minnesota

It's time to hit the road—Stacker compiled a list of the best scenic drives in Minnesota using data from Tripadvisor as of March 2024.

Gallery Credit: Stacker