Contacts
- Kristin Kammueller
Community Relations Coordinator
507-286-7684 - Kristine Hernandez
TZD Coordinator/ Public Affairs Team Leader
507-286-7601
Location
MnDOT District 6
2900 48th Street
Rochester, MN 55901
MnDOT, State Patrol urge motorists to slow down
Scattered icy spots reported along I-35 corridor
ROCHESTER, Minn. – (10:50 a.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol advise drivers to slow down along the Interstate 35 corridor in Freeborn, Steele and Rice counties because of scattered icy spots.
The State Patrol has received several reports of vehicles in the ditch.
MnDOT snow plow operators are doing their part to make highways safe. Crews anticipate conditions will improve during the day. Motorists should remember to:
- Drive slowly on bridges, overpasses and tunnels.
- Use a safe speed for winter driving conditions, regardless of the posted speed limit.
- Keep a safe stopping distance from the vehicle in front of you.
- Keep both hands on the steering wheel, eyes on the road and attention on your driving.
For additional tips on safe winter driving, go to www.mndot.gov/workzone.
For updated information on road conditions, visit www.511mn.org or call 511.
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