North Dakota DOT has extended previously reported closures on two major highway, due to worsening road conditions.
Earlier today, Interstate 94 was closed from Dickinson to Valley City, but the closure has now been extended further east — all the way to Fargo. An Interstate 29 closure has also been extended.
The I-94 closure now spans from Fargo to Dickinson, in both directions. I-29 northbound & southbound is now closed from Fargo to the Canadian border.
I-94 eastbound & westbound CLOSED Fargo to Dickinson; I-29 northbound & southbound CLOSED Fargo to Canadian border https://t.co/QsV2hpugba
— NDDOT Fargo District (@NDDOTFargo) December 6, 2016
The east-west Interstate 94 closure is now approximately 293 miles.
Snow and strong winds are causing blizzard-like conditions in the area.
Live look around the region. Visibility is very poor due to strong winds that are causing blizzard conditions. pic.twitter.com/fCvTHClqzj
— WDAY Weather (@WDAYWeather) December 6, 2016
A few road cams showing the terrible travel conditions. From left to right: Cavalier, Drayton and New Rockford. pic.twitter.com/1qqS0Dtwgh
— Tom Szymanski (@tallweatherguy) December 6, 2016
In addition, NDDOT has announced:
“A No Travel Advisory is in effect for Minot, Devils Lake, Bismarck, Valley City, Fargo, Grand Forks and surrounding areas due to strong winds, low visibility, blowing and drifting snow creating hazardous driving conditions. Motorists in these areas should not travel due to hazardous conditions.”
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