The Minnesota Department of Transportation has expanded the road closure on Highway 220 north of Oslo. The road is now closed between Highway 1 and Highway 11.
The Highway will remain closed until further notice and traffic should seek alternate routes.
Highways that remain closed:
- Business Highway 2 Sorlie Bridge in East Grand Forks
- Highway 75 south of Halstad
- Highway 220 north of Oslo, between Highway 1 and Highway 11
- Highway 317 between Highway 220 and North Dakota border
Highways that remain open, but currently have water over the road:
- Highway 200 west of Ada, near milepost 16
Highways that previously had water over the road, but the water level has receded:
- Highway 9 south of Ada, south of the Wild Rice River bridge
- Highway 92 north of Zerkel, near milepost 71
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.
Check www.511mn.org before traveling for information on road conditions, closures and detour routes. For additional updates, ‘like’ MnDOT at www.facebook.com/mndot, and follow @mndotnews on Twitter.
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