Some roads in south central Minnesota remain closed, others re-open following snowfall

By KSTP

UPDATE 3/5/25 – Drivers across southern Minnesota will be able to use a few more highways on Wednesday afternoon after a winter storm moved through the region on Tuesday and into Wednesday morning.

The move comes as Gov. Tim Walz authorized the state’s National Guard to help with emergency storm operations, which includes rescuing stranded motorists.

RELATED: Winter storm updates: National Guard activated, cities declare snow emergencies

As of 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will open the following roads – however, they will be under a no travel advisory despite reopening:

  • Westbound I-90 from Worthington to Luverne
  • Highway 60 from Worthington to Iowa
  • Highway 91 from Iowa to the Murray County line
  • Highway 59 from Iowa to Fulda

Meanwhile, the following highways will remain closed:

  • I-900 from Worthington to Blue Earth
  • Highway 60 from Worthington to Mankato
  • Highway 264
  • Highway 30 from the Murray County line to Highway 4
  • Highway 4 from Iowa to HIghway 30
  • Highway 15 from Iowa to Madelia

A no travel advisory is still in effect for most state highways and I-90 for the following counties:

  • Nobles
  • Jackson
  • Cottonwood
  • Martin
  • Freeborn
  • Faribault
  • Blue Earth
  • Brown
  • Waseca
  • Nicollet
  • Le Sueur
  • Rock
  • Sibley

INITIAL REPORT 3/4/25 – Some highways and part of Interstate 90 in south central Minnesota will close Tuesday night due to dangerous road conditions.

A press release from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says strong winds, heavy snow and limited visibility contributed to the road closure, which starts at 10 p.m.

The closures include the following roads:

  • Interstate 90 from Luverne to Blue Earth
    • Westbound I-90 from Luverne to the South Dakota border will remain open
  • Highway 60 from Iowa to Mankato
  • Highway 91 from Iowa to the Murray County line
  • Highway 59 from Iowa to Fulda
  • Highway 264
  • Highway 30 from the Murray County line to Highway 4
  • Highway 4 from Iowa to Highway 30
  • Highway 15 from Iowa to Madelia

A no-travel advisory has also been issued on several state highways and I-90 in the following counties: Freeborn, Faribault, Blue Earth, Brown, Waseca, Nicollet, Le Sueur, Rock, and Sibley.

No travel advised means that the roadway has deteriorated and/or visibility has been reduced to the point that it is very dangerous to travel, according to MnDOT.

The road closures are expected to remain in place until Wednesday.

The advisory comes amid incoming heavy snow and limited visibility. Stay up to date with the latest weather conditions HERE.

Current traffic conditions can be found HERE.