Monday, May 20, 2013

Highway 220 and Highway 317 in Marshall County are now open

BEMIDJI, Minn. – (4:00 p.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation opened Highway 317 and Highway 220 from Marshall County Road 4 to County Road 5 at 4 p.m.

Motorists should use extreme caution as flood debris along the edges of the road cannot be fully removed until the area dries further. The area is marked with road barrels and “Road Work Ahead” signs.

Wet conditions and flooding continue to affect the area and conditions can change rapidly.

Motorists should follow these safe driving practices:

- Check www.511mn.org before traveling for information on road conditions, closures and detour routes.

- Expect the unexpected – flash floods can occur anytime, anywhere.

- Do not drive around barricades or into flooded areas.

- If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground, if you can do so safely.