No travel advisory lifted in northwest Minnesota
Highways remain partially covered with reduced visibility
BEMIDJI, Minn. – (8:05 p.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol have lifted the no travel advisory on several highways in northwest Minnesota. Area highways were under no travel advisory due to heavy snow and low visibility earlier today. Motorists are urged to use caution as highways remain partially covered with reduced visibility.
No travel advisory lifted on highways:
- Highway 1- Thief River Falls to North Dakota
- Highway 2- Crookston to North Dakota
- Highway 9- Crookston to Ada
- Highway 11- Karlstad to North Dakota
- Highway 75- Perley to Canada
- Highway 200- Ada to North Dakota
- Highway 220- East Grand Forks to Highway 11
Motorists should continue to use caution when traveling, especially in open areas with no wind breaks and reduced visibility.
After a storm 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.
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