Highways 175, 220 and 317 in northwestern Minnesota are once again open to traffic according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The roads had been temporarily closed due to flooding and resultant water damage.
Motorists should slow down, remain cautious and obey traffic signs. Highway 175 is safe for travel, but motorists will encounter a damaged pavement section about a mile east of the border with North Dakota. The 1,000-foot section will remain gravel until crews can complete more permanent repairs.
MnDOT crews took advantage of the road closures by conducting routine maintenance activities which will prevent any further impact to motorists in the near future. Crews will continue to do debris pickup and other fixes under traffic until permanent repairs are done.
