Road closures expanded in northwest Minnesota

BEMIDJI, Minn. — (2:00 p.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol have closed additional highways in northwest Minnesota due to reduced visibility, blowing and drifting snow.

Hwy 75 from Canada to South Norman county line by Perley
Hwy 200 from North Dakota to Ada
Hwy 220 from Climax to Highway 11
Hwy 1 from North Dakota to Thief River Falls
Hwy 11 from North Dakota to Karlstad or TH59
Hwy 175 from North Dakota to TH59
Hwy 171 from TH75 to North Dakota

Road closures are also still in place for Hwy 2 from Crookston to the North Dakota border and Hwy 75 from Crookston to Shelly.

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.

For tips on safe winter driving, go to www.mndot.gov/workzone/winter.html.

For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.

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