The North
Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) along with the North Dakota Highway
Patrol (NDHP) have CLOSED eastbound lanes of I-94 from Jamestown to
Fargo and westbound lanes from Fargo to Valley City due to heavy snow and
blowing snow which is creating near zero
visibility and dangerous driving conditions.
Road Closed means motorists are not allowed to
travel on a closed road due to life threatening conditions. The road may be
impassible or blocked. Motorists who drive past a road closure device may be
fined up to $250.
A No Travel Advisory is in effect for eastern North Dakota due to heavy snow and blowing snow which is near zero visibility and hazardous driving conditions. The No Travel Advisory includes Fargo, Hillsboro, Casselton, Wahpeton, Jamestown, Valley City, Ashley, Cooperstown, Grand Forks, and surrounding areas. A No Travel Advisory means conditions are such that motorists should not travel in these areas.
A Travel Alert remains in effect for northeastern North
Dakota, including Drayton, Pembina, Cavalier, and surrounding areas due to snow
and blowing snow which is creating reduced visibility and hazardous driving
conditions. A Travel Alert means conditions are
such that motorists can still travel in these areas, but should be
advised of rapidly changing conditions. Motorists are encouraged to reduce
speeds and drive according to the conditions.
The three
categories are as follows:
1. TRAVEL ALERT – Motorists can still travel but may encounter areas of
challenging winter weather driving conditions on roadways. Motorists should
allow extra time to reach their destination and be alert to conditions that may
make travel difficult, change rapidly, or cause travel delays. A TRAVEL ALERT
has the potential to change to a NO TRAVEL ADVISED if conditions deteriorate.
2. NO TRAVEL ADVISED – Motorists should not travel due to hazardous conditions which
may make it unsafe to travel. Snowplows may be pulled from the roads during
severe conditions. Motorists should take NO TRAVEL ADVISED seriously as those
motorists who choose to travel at their own risk may become stranded and
emergency responders may not be able to reach them safely. A NO TRAVEL ADVISED
has the potential to change to a ROAD CLOSED OR BLOCKED if conditions
deteriorate.
3. ROAD CLOSED OR BLOCKED – Motorists are not allowed to travel on a closed road due to life
threatening conditions. The road may be impassible or blocked. Motorists who
drive past a road closure device may be fined up to $250.
Please be advised
that road condition information on 511 and the travel map is updated daily from
5 a.m. until 10 p.m. CDT. The road report is based upon the information
available to the NDDOT at the time of preparation and is provided solely as a
public service. Conditions may vary from those reported.
