I-35 reopens in Minnesota
AMES, Iowa – The Minnesota Department of Transportation reports the southbound lanes of Interstate 35 from Owatonna to Albert Lea, Minn. opened at approximately 5:45 this morning. The northbound lanes remain open.
The Iowa Department of Public Safety is reporting most roads in north central Iowa as partially covered, and high winds and blowing snow may continue to cause hazardous driving conditions and low visibility in northern Iowa and southern Minnesota this morning.
The Iowa DOT will be monitoring conditions and provide further travel advisories, as warranted. Road condition information is available on the Internet by visiting 511ia.org for Iowa and 511mn.org for Minnesota. Dialing 511 when in either state will provide state-specific travel details.