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Orange detour sign on a local roadside

Heavy trucks, hard truths: Protecting local roads from detour damage

Highway construction detours often create problems for local roads forced to accommodate heavy freight trucks. A recent UMN study explored the structural and economic impacts of these detours and developed a framework for optimizing their routes. 

Read more about the study 

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Research probes cyber risks in next-generation traffic signals
MnCAV vehicle on a rural road
Seeking solutions to the unique challenges of AVs on rural roads
Car driving on a paved road
Insights from below: Decoding thermal data to extend pavement life
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CTS in the Media

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  • He was a truck driver for 20 years. With new Trump rules, he’s off the road
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  • Sen. Westrom leads the charge to expand autonomous vehicles here in Minnesota
  • Ecology in the urban world
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Featured Events

October 19, 2026 In‑person
Minnesota Energy Innovation Summit
Minneapolis, MN
November 5, 2026 In‑person
2026 CTS Transportation Research Conference
8:30am - 4:30pm
Minneapolis, MN
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Research

Browse all transportation-related research projects at the University of Minnesota. 

CTS at 40: Driving Innovation, Accelerating Discovery, Fueling Talent

CTS at 40

Learn about CTS's 2026 annual theme, "CTS at 40: Driving Innovation, Accelerating Discovery, Fueling Talent."

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Annual Conference

Save the date for the 2026 CTS Transportation Research Conference! The event is set for November 5 in Minneapolis.

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