Highway 210 Between Fergus Falls and Breckenridge Closed Due To Zero Visibility

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UPDATE:

The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol reopened Highway 210 from Highway 9 near Breckenridge to Interstate 94 near Fergus Falls. MnDOT has also lifted the no travel advisory on state and federal highways in Clay, Otter Tail and Wilkin counties. Visibility has improved in these areas, however, there is still blowing snow and roads are partially snow and ice covered so motorists are advised to reduce speed and drive according to conditions.

Although driving conditions have improved, motorists should still use caution when traveling as strong winds and temperatures below freezing may cause slippery conditions and icy patches.

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – (5:28 p.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol have closed Highway 210 from Breckenridge to Fergus Falls due to zero visibility.

Motorists are advised not to travel until conditions improve and MnDOT and the Minnesota State Patrol reopen the road.

Motorists should plan accordingly. When a road is closed it is illegal to travel in that area. Motorists can be fined up to $1,000 and/or sentenced to 90 days in jail. In addition, if travelers need to be rescued from a closed road, other expenses and penalties will apply.

MnDOT has enacted a no travel advisory on state and federal highways in Clay County, as well as a portion of Wilkin and Otter Tail counties due to dangerous driving conditions. This includes Interstate 94 from Moorhead to Highway 59, Highway 108 from I-94 to Pelican Rapids and Highway 10 from Moorhead to Hawley. For tips on safe winter driving, go to mndot.gov/workzone/winter.html.