Update: Multiple roads closed in Northwest Minnesota due to no visibility

High winds and limited visibility create hazardous driving conditions

BEMIDJI, Minn. – (10:45 a.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation has closed area highways, previously no travel advised, in northwestern Minnesota due to high winds causing blowing snow and zero visibility. The following roads are now closed:

Highway 1- North Dakota border to Marshall/Pennington County Line
Highway 2- East Grand Forks to Crookston
Highway 9- Crookston to Borup
Highway 11- North Dakota to Karlstad
Highway 75- Perley to Canada
Highway 175- North Dakota to Hallock
Highway 200- Hwy 32 to North Dakota
Highway 220 – Climax to Hwy 11

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.

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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