HIGHWAY 1 NEAR OSLO CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced the closure of Hwy 1 near Oslo to County Road 17 due to water over the road. Use caution and obey road signs posted in the area.

Highways that remain closed:

  • Highway 1 from Oslo to CR 17
  • Highway 2B Sorlie Bridge in East Grand Forks
  • Highway 220 north of Oslo, between Highway 1 and Highway 11
  • Highway 317 between Highway 220 and North Dakota border
  • Highway 102 northwest of Fertile from Hwy 32 to CR 44

When a road is closed it is illegal to travel in that area. Motorists can be fined up to $1,000 and/or 90 days in jail. In addition, if travelers need to be rescued from a closed road, other expenses and penalties will apply.