Heavy snow and difficult travel expected again, heaviest snow in southern Minnesota

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Lately, it seems like no matter where you drive in Minnesota, you run into road construction — lane closures, detours, backed-up traffic and a lot of orange cones. 

If you’re wondering, “Why now? Why so many projects all at once?” — you’re not alone. 

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests take a closer look at what’s behind this busy construction season. 

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The joke is that Minnesota has two seasons — winter and road construction. Right now, the construction is hard to miss. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what’s happening on our roads, and how to get around it.

Lately, it seems like no matter where you drive in Minnesota, you run into road construction — lane closures, detours, backed-up traffic and a lot of orange cones. If you’re wondering, “Why now? Why so many projects all at once?” — you’re not alone. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests take a closer look at what’s behind this busy construction season. 

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