Project Summary: Heath Creek Truck ParkingStatus: CompleteReport Date: 07/14/2025 Summary: Truckers often struggle to find parking to take legally required breaks, which is not only an inconvenience for drivers, but also poses a safety risk for the motoring public. MnDOT is testing a detection system to identify the number of available truck parking spaces at the Heath Creek Rest Area (Northbound) located at M.P. 68.1 North of Faribault and provide those numbers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is a total of 19 spaces. MnDOT wants to provide that available space number on a changeable message sign upstream of the rest area and through the 511 system so that truckers can decide on whether or not they want to park their truck at this location or another. Final Deliverables: Project Summary: Heath Creek Truck Parking (Report #2025-45) Related Materials: Related Research: Project Personnel: Principal Investigator: Connected and Automated Vehicle Office Project Coordinator: Not Available
