Update: Roads reopened in Northwest Minnesota, no travel advisory remains
No travel advisory remains on additional highways
BEMIDJI, Minn. – (3:15 a.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation has closed Highway 2 from Crookston to East Grand Forks due to no visibility. Other area highways remain no travel advised in northwest Minnesota:
Closed:
- Highway 2: East Grand Forks to Crookston
No travel advised:
- Highway 1: Warren to North Dakota
- Highway 11: Karlstad to North Dakota
- Highway 175: Hallock to North Dakota
- Highway 200: Ada to North Dakota
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.
No Travel Advised means that the visibility has been reduced to the point that it is very dangerous to travel. Motorists are advised not to travel in these areas until the high winds subside and conditions improve.
Motorists should prepare for changing weather and monitor road conditions at 511mn.org. Drivers should plan accordingly with an emergency supply kit and clothing for extreme cold.
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