Highways reopen across North Dakota; travel remains dangerous

By Forum staff

March 18, 2023 at 10:14 AM

FARGO — After closing overnight Friday and into Saturday afternoon, interstates in North Dakota have reopened, transportation officials said around 1 p.m. Saturday.

Despite the reopening roads, travel is still dangerous.

"Much of the state remains under a Travel Alert and motorists can expect icy road conditions when traveling. Please slow down and drive according to the conditions," a release from the North Dakota Department of Transportation said.

Blowing snow, icy roads and near-zero visibility kept parts of Interstate 29 and Interstate 94 closed, as well as parts of U.S. Highways 2 and 52, until Saturday morning and afternoon.

For information on road conditions in North Dakota, call 511 or visit travel.dot.nd.gov .

For information on road conditions in Minnesota, call 511 or visit 511mn.org.

By Forum staff

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Highways reopen across North Dakota; travel remains dangerous

"Vehicles may become stranded and emergency responders may not be able to reach you safely," North Dakota officials said.