
The
North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) along with the North Dakota
Highway Patrol (NDHP) have extended the Travel Alert to south central
North Dakota due to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and scattered snow drifts
on the roadways. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Bismarck, Jamestown, Valley City, Ellendale and surrounding
areas. Be cautious when approaching bridges and sheltered areas because the
blowing snow may create drifts in the driving lanes.
Travel
Alerts are also currently in effect for
southwestern North
Dakota including Dickinson, Bowman, Hettinger and surrounding areas, north central
North Dakota including Devils Lake, Minot and surrounding areas and northeastern
North Dakota including Grand Forks, Drayton, Pembina and surrounding areas. 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 wear
seat belts, reduce speed, and drive according to the conditions.