D-3 districtwide: various locations along state HWY's throught district 3- install, operate & maintain (5 YRS) electric vehicle charging stations

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Minnesota Department of Transportation $8,091,988.55 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on September 25, 2025, to install, operate, and maintain electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across District 3. The charging infrastructure will be strategically deployed at various sites within five-mile clusters along U.S. Routes 2 and 10, U.S. Route 169, and Minnesota State Highways 23, 210, and 371. This project represents a significant investment in multimodal transportation infrastructure aligned with federal priorities for advancing clean transportation alternatives and modern highway corridors.

The five-year operational period, extending through September 24, 2035, encompasses full lifecycle management of the charging network including installation, ongoing operations, and routine maintenance. This award demonstrates the FHWA's support for emerging transportation infrastructure initiatives beyond traditional highway construction and rehabilitation, reflecting the agency's expanded mandate under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to develop comprehensive transportation networks that support vehicle electrification and enhance highway accessibility for alternative fuel vehicles throughout Minnesota's transportation system.

Project description

Chargers will be located at various sites within 5 mile clusters along US 2, US 10, US 169, MN 23, MN 210 & MN 371