D-2 districtwide: various locations along state HWY's throughout district 2- install, operate & maintain (5 YRS) electric vehicle charging stations

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) a formula grant of $6.68 million under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on September 25, 2025, for the installation, operation, and maintenance of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Minnesota Transportation District 2. The project will establish charging infrastructure at various sites organized in five-mile clusters along eight state and federal highways: US 2, US 59, US 71, US 75, Minnesota 1, Minnesota 9, Minnesota 11, and Minnesota 89. This represents a 10-year commitment, with the ultimate completion date set for September 24, 2035.

This grant supports MnDOT's strategic initiative to expand multimodal transportation infrastructure and advance highway modernization objectives authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The formula grant mechanism enables the state transportation department to implement federally supported infrastructure improvements aligned with established state transportation planning priorities, with the FHWA Division office in Minnesota providing oversight and project approval before commencement of work.

Project description

Chargers will be located at various sites within 5 mile clusters along US 2, US 59, US 71, US 75, MN 1, MN 9, MN 11 & MN 89