KSTP Traffic Round-Up: Vehicle Cleared from Light Rail Tracks in Bloomington

Seeing lots of flashing lights on 34th Ave north of 494 with a car on the light rail tracks per @MetroTransitMN. https://t.co/vexMPScz8f pic.twitter.com/d74q9gflwh

— KSTP Traffic (@kstptraffic) December 14, 2017

Metro Transit reported Blue Line trains were delayed near the station and that trains were running every 10 minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's Terminal 2 to Target Field. However, officials said to expect significant delays between the Mall of America and Terminal 2.

UPDATE: We are working to keep Blue Line trains running every 10 minutes from Terminal 2 to Target Field. Expect significant delays between Mall of America and Terminal 2.

— Metro Transit (@MetroTransitMN) December 14, 2017

Metro Transit then issued an update, stating the vehicle was cleared from the tracks and that there could be some continued delays.

UPDATE: The car has been cleared from the tracks near American Boulevard Station. Blue Line trains are moving in both directions! Expect some continuing delays as we work to get back on schedule.

Thank you for your patience!

— Metro Transit (@MetroTransitMN) December 14, 2017

Meanwhile, a semi truck pulled over on southbound Highway 280 near Energy Park Drive caused some delays for drivers.

Bummer! This semi on 280 SB at Energy Park Drive is creating unusual delays for 280 drivers back to 35W. https://t.co/vexMPScz8f pic.twitter.com/CSeKAM7Lfp

— KSTP Traffic (@kstptraffic) December 14, 2017

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