North
Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) snow operators have been working
hard since early morning hours and throughout the day. NDDOT plows are being
pulled from state highways this evening in eastern North Dakota. Blizzard
conditions are expected to continue into the night and snow drifts may be
encountered at structures and sheltered areas and additional roadways may
become blocked overnight. NDDOT snow plows will resume operation early tomorrow
morning. Plows will continue to operate overnight on the highways in the
Fargo metro area.
As
a reminder, the following closures and advisories remain in effect for North
Dakota:
- I-29 northbound and southbound CLOSED from Grand Forks to South Dakota border
- ND Highway 13 eastbound and westbound CLOSED between I-29 and Wahpeton
- I-94 eastbound lanes CLOSED from Jamestown to Fargo and I-94 westbound lanes CLOSED from Fargo to Valley City.
- 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 all of eastern North Dakota due to heavy snow and blowing snow which is creating near zero visibility and hazardous driving conditions. The No Travel Advisory includes Fargo, Wahpeton, Jamestown, Valley City, Grand Forks, Pembina and surrounding areas. A No Travel Advisory means conditions are such that motorists should not travel in these areas. Roads may become blocked at structures and sheltered areas due to heavy winds.
All travelers are encouraged to monitor
road conditions as weather conditions occur. For road information, call 511
from any type of phone or go to the Travel Information Map at www.dot.nd.gov. Motorists should check surrounding states for their
current road condition information.
The NDDOT works hard to keep travelers
informed of road conditions. However, the road conditions are not reported 24
hours a day but updated every day from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time,
including holidays. It’s important to remember that the conditions may vary
from what is being reported.
