KSTP Traffic Round-Up: Snow Removal Continues in the Metro

A KSTP crew reported snow removal was occurring throughout the metro, including in downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul as well as along Interstate 94 spanning the Mississippi River.

Snow removal overnight in downtown Mpls, over the Mississippi on 94 and in downtown STP. @kstptraffic @MSP_Traffic pic.twitter.com/diM4clSePW

— Chris Knoll (@5Aftermidnite) April 17, 2018

KSTP Traffic Reporter Josie Smith advised drivers to make room for snow removal crews.

Watch for snow removal crews on 94 EB at Cretin Ave in St. Paul....https://t.co/2bXnWJs5hf pic.twitter.com/OybKd09svT

— KSTP Traffic (@kstptraffic) April 17, 2018

She added highways and interstates were dry and clear at the start of the morning commute.

Stalled semi here on 694 WB near 35E. Pavement looks good tho! The hwys & interstates are dry and clear this morning....https://t.co/2bXnWJs5hf pic.twitter.com/0ENQZQbKmh

— KSTP Traffic (@kstptraffic) April 17, 2018

Smith said an ambulance arrived at the scene of a crash on southbound Interstate 35W at County Road D in New Brighton.

Ambulance on scene of this injury crash on 35W SB at Cty Rd D in New Brighton!https://t.co/2bXnWJs5hf pic.twitter.com/JoPiLEvb61

— KSTP Traffic (@kstptraffic) April 17, 2018

She also reminded drivers to expect lane closures on Interstate 35 in the Forest Lake area beginning this week.

Expect off-peak lane closures on I-35 in the Forest Lake area this week! I-35 NB reduced to 2 lanes starting in late April until early August. (Disclaimer: weather permitting!)https://t.co/2bXnWJs5hf pic.twitter.com/MNUJIMBzWI

— KSTP Traffic (@kstptraffic) April 17, 2018

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Crews were working to remove snow along Interstate 94 over the Mississippi River Tuesday, April 17, 2018

KSTP/ Chris Knoll