D-6 districtwide: various locations along state HWY's throughout district 6- install, operate & maintain (5 YRS) electric vehicle charging stations

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) received a $1,575,881.05 formula grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205), awarded on September 25, 2025. The grant funds the installation, operation, and maintenance of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at various locations distributed across Minnesota's District 6 highway network over a five-year operational period through September 24, 2035. The charging stations will be strategically positioned in five-mile clusters along U.S. Routes 52, 61, and 63, as well as Minnesota State Highways 19, 30, 44, and 60.

This project aligns with the Highway Planning and Construction program's support for multimodal transportation network development and infrastructure modernization initiatives authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The EV charging infrastructure represents a contemporary transportation priority that addresses both highway system modernization and emerging mobility needs across Minnesota's state highway corridors, leveraging formula grant allocation mechanisms administered through MnDOT's established project selection and oversight processes.

Project description

Chargers will be located at various sites within 5 mile clusters along US 52, US 61, US 63, MN 19, MN 30, MN 44 & MN 60