No travel advisory issued in portion of west central Minnesota
High winds and limited visibility create hazardous driving conditions
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – (8 a.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation has issued a no travel advisory on the following state and federal highways in Clay and Wilkin counties in west central Minnesota due to high winds causing blowing snow and zero visibility:
- Highway 75 from Perley to Breckenridge
- Highway 210 from Breckenridge to Fergus Falls
- Highway 9 from Burop to Breckenridge
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.
MnDOT snowplow operators will do their part to make highways safe and motorists should 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 seat belt.
- Turn off the cruise control.
- Be patient and remember snowplows are working to improve road conditions for your trip.
- Don’t drive distracted.
For additional tips on safe winter driving, go to mndot.gov/workzone/winter.html.
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