Blocking crash on I-35W in Minneapolis cleared, delays still possible

A crash along southbound Interstate 35W Tuesday morning temporarily blocked traffic and caused delays.

The crash happened around 8 a.m. near 26th Street in Minneapolis.

KSTP Traffic Reporter Josie Smith said drivers in the area at that time could expect to add about 30 minutes to the morning commute as a result of the crash.

Smith then reported it appeared the crash had cleared just after 8:30 a.m.

Information on whether anyone was hurt in the crash hasn’t yet been released.

With this blocking crash on I-35W SB near 26th St in Mpls, you better add at least 30 min onto your drive until it clears. https://t.co/wiagwePlXs pic.twitter.com/wzqy6G3uKz

— KSTP Traffic (@kstptraffic) January 5, 2021

Meanwhile, Smith said another block crash occurred along westbound Interstate 494 at Nicollet Avenue in Bloomington.

More of the same! Blocking crash on I-494 WB at Nicollet Ave in Bloomington. https://t.co/wiagwexKyS pic.twitter.com/rbgCXF307K

— KSTP Traffic (@kstptraffic) January 5, 2021

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