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UPDATED STORY
DETROIT LAKES, MN (11:45 am) – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will reopen Interstate 94 from Fergus Falls to Moorhead at noon. Although the driving lanes will be passable, motorists should travel with caution as cleanup work continues.
UPDATED STORY:
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – (9:30 a.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation has reopened Highway 210 from Breckenridge to Fergus Falls. The driving lanes are passable, but motorists should travel with caution, as stranded vehicles may still be located on the shoulder in some areas.
Interstate 94 from Fergus Falls to Moorhead remains closed due to drifted snow and/or stranded vehicles. MnDOT reminds everyone that it is illegal to travel on a closed road and if travelers require rescuing, other expenses and penalties will apply.
Visibility has improved across the region; however, motorists may still encounter limited visibility, especially in open areas. There is still blowing and drifting snow, and roads are snow and ice covered. If you must travel, MnDOT advises to reduce speed and drive according to conditions.
UPDATED STORY:
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – (8:30 a.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation has lifted the no travel advisory on state and federal highways in west central Minnesota, which includes Big Stone, Clay, Grant, Pope, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, and Wilkin counties.
Interstate 94 from Fergus Falls to Moorhead and Highway 210 from Breckenridge to Fergus Falls remain closed due to drifted snow and/or stranded vehicles. MnDOT reminds everyone that it is illegal to travel on a closed road and if travelers require rescuing, other expenses and penalties will apply.
Visibility has improved across the region as wind speeds diminish; however, there is still blowing and drifting snow, and roads are snow and ice covered. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and drive according to conditions.
Important: even if state and federal highways are passable, travel may still be difficult on county, township and municipal roads. Road conditions shown on 511mn.org only reflect state highway conditions. Please check with local agencies for their road conditions and travel guidance.
Motorists should:
- Check road conditions at www.511mn.org or call 511; it takes time to get roads back to good driving conditions.
- Be patient and remember snowplows are working to improve road conditions for their trip.
- Stay back at least 10 car lengths behind the plow, far from the snow cloud.
- Stay alert for snowplows that turn or exit frequently and often with little warning. Plows may also travel over centerlines or partially in traffic to further improve road conditions.
- Slow down to a safe speed for current conditions. Snowplows typically move at slower speeds.
For additional tips on safe winter driving, go to www.mndot.gov/workzone/winter.html.
ORIGINAL STORY:
(KDLM) – The Minnesota Department of Transportation has closed Interstate 94 from Fergus Falls to Moorhead and Highway 210 from Breckenridge to Fergus Falls due to high winds and blowing snow causing whiteout conditions.
A no-travel advisory has also been enacted on several state and federal highways in Big Stone, Clay, Grant, Pope, Stevens, Swift, Traverse and Wilkin counties due to dangerous driving conditions. Please check 511mn.org for specific route information.
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 snowplows continue to operate, but motorists are advised not to travel in these areas until conditions improve.
Important: road conditions shown on 511mn.org only reflect state highway conditions. Please check with your county, city and township for their road conditions and travel guidance.
For additional tips on safe winter driving, go to mndot.gov/workzone/winter.html.
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