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- Kristine Hernandez
TZD Coordinator/ Public Affairs Team Leader
507-286-7601
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Minnesota Department of
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Rochester District 6
2900 48th Street
Rochester, MN 55901
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UPDATE: Highway 74 reopens
Flooding continues to create difficult driving conditions in southeastern Minnesota
ROCHESTER, Minn. – (3:20 p.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation advises motorists to use caution in southeastern Minnesota due to flooding. Several highways have water over the road and some are closed at this time. Many highways are also opening up as flood waters subside.
Most Recently Opened Highway:
- NEW Highway 74 from County Road 30 (Beaver) to Weaver
These Highways Reopened Earlier Today:
- Highway 19 in Northfield over the Cannon River
- Highway 20 from Highway 19 to Goodhue County Road 86 in Cannon Falls
Closed Highways:
Northbound Highway 52 north of Pine Island
Detour: East on Goodhue County Road 11 (Pine Island), north on
Wabasha County Road 1, west on Highway 60 and then back to Highway 52.
- Highway 60 west of Zumbro Falls
Detour: Use local roads
- Highway 63 in Wabasha County
Detour: Highway 61 to Highway 42 to Highway 247 and then back to Highway 63.
- Highway 65 (East Main Street) in Albert Lea at Clark Street
Detour: Use Front Street
Flooding is difficult to predict and roads may be closed or restricted without warning. Motorists are advised to check road conditions in advance of travel. MnDOT crews are working around the clock to make highways safe, control flooding and repair roads when waters recess. Many roadways are very muddy and when wet, the surfaces become very slippery. In addition, many roadways are narrow due to flooding impacts and many are missing shoulders.
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