Minnesota Department of Transportation

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Jan. 14, 2024

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No travel advisory lifted in Northwest Minnesota

BEMIDJI, Minn. – (6:00 a.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol have lifted the no travel advisory on highways in northwestern Minnesota.

The highways were under a no travel advisory due to high winds causing blowing snow and zero visibility. It had included the following roads:

  • Hwy 75- Perley to Canada
  • Highway 2- Crookston to East Grand Forks
  • Highway 9- Crookston to Ada
  • Highway 200- Ada to North Dakota
  • Highway 1- Warren to North Dakota
  • Highway 220- Oslo to Highway 11
  • Highway 11- Karlstad to North Dakota
  • Highway 175- Highway 59 to North Dakota

Motorists should continue to use caution when traveling, especially in open areas with no wind breaks and reduced visibility.

For additional tips on safe winter driving, go to mndot.gov/workzone/winter.html.

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