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No journey advisory lifted for all state highways in South Central Minnesota; icy roads stay

MANKATO, Minn. – (6 p.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation has lifted its No Travel Advisory for all state highways in South Central Minnesota.

State highways in Blue Earth, Brown, Nicollet, and Watonwan counties had been below a no journey advisory since Wednesday afternoon as a consequence of blowing snow and diminished visibility. Visibility has improved; nevertheless, many roads stay ice and slush lined and are slippery. Motorists are suggested to cut back velocity and drive in response to circumstances.

Motorists ought to examine www.511mn.org earlier than touring and keep in mind to:

• Stay alert for snowplows, which flip or exit often and sometimes with little warning. They additionally might journey over centerlines or partially in site visitors to additional enhance highway circumstances.
• Stay again at least 10 automotive lengths behind the plow. Don’t drive right into a snow cloud.
• Slow down to a secure velocity for present circumstances.
• Turn in your headlights and put on your seat belt.
• Turn off the cruise management.
• Be affected person and keep in mind snowplows are working to enhance highway circumstances on your journey.
• Don’t drive distracted.

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