MnDOT reopens portion of I-90, several roads in southwest and southcentral MN still closed

UPDATE: Friday morning, MnDOT reopened a portion of Interstate 90 that it had closed Thursday night.

TRAVEL ALERT: I-90 has reopened in SW MN. Many roads remain closed & travel isn’t advised in much of the region due to blowing snow. Proceed with caution if you must travel.

Watch for updates on https://t.co/yhtPwRf2sU—use highway & snowplow cams to see conditions on your route. pic.twitter.com/lfhYqshM49

— Minnesota Department of Transportation (@MnDOT) December 23, 2022

However, a “No Travel” advisory remained in effect for many parts of southwest and southcentral Minnesota, and several other roadways are still closed.

Many highways in southern MN remain closed because of blowing snow and poor visibility. Conditions are expected to worsen as the wind picks up today. Roads are slippery. First responders are busy. If you don’t have to travel – stay off the roads. If you do, slow down! https://t.co/WhNTDgpNQf pic.twitter.com/rOByWBjDf7

— MN State Patrol (@MnDPS_MSP) December 23, 2022

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MnDOT has issued closures of a portion of I-90 and several state highways in southwest and southcentral Minnesota due to blizzard conditions. The area is also under a no travel advisory.

The portion of I-90 west of I-35 at Albert Lea will close at 7 p.m. on Thursday. East of Albert Lea to Wisconsin will remain open.

Additionally, most state highways in southwest and southcentral Minnesota will close at 7 p.m. Thursday.

All state highways in the following counties will close:

• Brown
• Cottonwood
• Faribault
• Jackson
• Martin
• Nobles
• Rock
• Waseca
• Watonwan

Additional road closures are likely as conditions get worse overnight and into Friday, MnDOT said.

This article will be updated as more roads are closed. Check back for updates.