Mn/DOT advises no travel in south central Minnesota

MANKATO, Minn. – Feb. 8, 2010, (3:45 p.m.) – In coordination with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT), the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is forwarding this important travel information to Iowans.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the State Patrol advise no travel in south central Minnesota this evening until conditions improve sometime tomorrow.  Strong winds are expected to result in dramatically reduced visibility and many road surfaces remain snow and ice compacted.

No interstate or state highway closures are anticipated at this time, however closures may become necessary is conditions worsen.

Mn/DOT snow plow operators are out in force, but are not making significant progress in some areas of heavier snowfall.

Mn/DOT would like to remind motorists to follow safe winter driving practices if it's necessary to travel.

• Always use seat belts.
• Adjust speed to road and weather conditions.
• Avoid using cruise control.
• Turn on headlights when it is sleeting or snowing.

 For updated information, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.

For the latest Minnesota road condition information, call 511 while in that state (for outside of Minnesota and in bordering communities call 800-542-0220) or visit 511mn.org on the Internet.

The Iowa DOT will be monitoring road conditions and issuing additional alerts, as warranted. For the latest Iowa road conditions, visit 511ia.org or call 511 (for outside of Iowa or in bordering communities, call 800-288-1047).

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