No travel advised on many state hwys in southwest Minnesota
WILLMAR, Minn. —(12:15 p.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation advises no travel on many state highways in southwest Minnesota. Blowing snow and strong winds are creating limited visibility and several roadways are blocked by overturned semis.
Motorists are advised not to travel on the following highways until conditions improve.
- Hwy 23 from Marshall to Granite Falls
- Hwy 67 from Granite Falls to Hwy 19
- Hwy 67 from Redwood Falls to Morgan
- Hwy 71 from Highway 7 to Hwy 212
- Hwy 212 from Granite Falls to Renville
No Travel Advised means that the roadway has deteriorated and/or visibility has been reduced to the point that it is very dangerous to travel; there are reports of intermittent white-out conditions; and some weather conditions can be severe enough that road treatments are not effective, and conditions can become life-threatening for stranded travelers.
Conditions are continually changing. Visit the www.511mn.org website for detailed information and updates on specific roadways. View winter road conditions from plow, weather and traffic cameras which are also part of 511.
Motorists are asked to always check 511 before traveling to ensure that their route is not closed or under a travel advisory, make sure they have a full tank of gas and winter survival kit, and remember to:
- Stay alert for snowplows, which turn or exit frequently and often with little warning
- Stay back at least 10 car lengths behind the plow; don’t drive into a snow cloud
- Slow down to a safe speed for current conditions
- Turn on your headlights and wear your seatbelt
- Turn off the cruise control
- Be patient and remember snowplows are working to improve road conditions for your trip
- Don’t drive distracted
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