D-1 districtwide: various locations along state HWY's throught district 1- install, operate & maintain (5 YRS) electric vehicle charging stations

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) received a $9.16 million Formula Grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205), awarded on September 25, 2025. This ten-year project, scheduled for completion on September 24, 2035, involves the installation, operation, and maintenance of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at various locations throughout Minnesota's Transportation District 1. The charging stations will be strategically positioned within five miles of major state and U.S. highways, including US Routes 2, 53, 71, and 169, as well as Minnesota State Highways 1, 23, 61, 65, and 210, to support the transition to electric vehicle infrastructure across the district.

This award demonstrates the FHWA's commitment to funding multimodal and emerging transportation infrastructure initiatives beyond traditional highway construction and preservation work. As an eligible activity under the Highway Planning and Construction program, the EV charging station project represents a strategic investment in modernizing Minnesota's transportation network to accommodate alternative fuel vehicles and support broader federal climate and infrastructure policy objectives. MnDOT, as the state's primary transportation agency, serves as the implementing partner responsible for all operational and maintenance activities associated with the charging infrastructure throughout the five-year operational period.

Project description

Chargers will be located at various sites within 5 miles of US 2, US 53, US 71, US 169, MN 1, MN 23, MN 61, MN 65 & MN 210