MnDOT provides update on closed, reopened roadways

MANKATO — The Minnesota Department of Transportation continues to closely monitor state highways in south central and the southwest corner of Minnesota due to flooding caused by heavy rains.

Minnesota 93 between Minnesota 169 and Le Sueur closed at 10:30 a.m. today (Saturday). Motorists should use alternate routes.

Additionally, officials advise that the northbound lanes of Minnesota 169 north of St. Peter will be closed today (June 22) due to flooding. Traffic will be two-way (head-to-head), in the southbound lanes for approximately two miles. The speed limit will be reduced to 55 MPH in this area. When MnDOT reconstructed Minnesota 169, it raised the southbound lanes to handle both north and southbound traffic on Highway 169 and added crossovers for traffic switches.

MnDOT advises motorists to check 511mn.org before they travel and be prepared for quickly changing conditions as roads may be closed or restricted without warning. Additionally, drivers should be alert for potential mudslides and use caution if encountering debris on the roadways.

Highways CLOSED or have traffic restrictions as of 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, June 22:

Minnesota 93, between Minnesota 169 and Le Sueur. Motorists should use alternate routes. (closed June 22).

Northbound Minnesota 169, north of St. Peter. Traffic head-to-head in the southbound lanes. (June 22)

Minnesota 4 near north of St. James. Lane closed near Butterfield Creek. (June 22)

Minnesota 60 north of Heron Lake to Worthington. Traffic detoured to I-90 and Highway 86. (closed June 22)

Minnesota 30 east of Westbrook. Lane closed. (June 22)

Minnesota 60 in Windom, near the Junction of Hwy 71. Lane restrictions. (June 21)

U.S. 59, north of Worthington. Lane restrictions in multiple locations. (June 21)

Highways OPEN:

U.S. 75, south of Luverne to the Iowa border.

Minnesota 91, north of Adrian

Minnesota 86 (two miles south of I-90). Lane restriction removed.

Eastbound Interstate 90 from Luverne to Adrian.

Westbound Interstate 90 from Worthington to Luverne

Highways being MONITORED with potential to close or have lane restrictions:

Minnesota 62 near Windom

U.S. 71 near Jackson

MnDOT crews will continue to monitor flooded highways and bridges and over the weekend and will open them as soon as it is safe to do so. Highways and bridges impacted by floods need to be inspected for damage and safety prior to opening.

When a road is closed it is illegal to travel in that area. Motorists can be fined up to $1,000 and/or 90 days in jail. In addition, if travelers need to be rescued from a closed road, other expenses and penalties will apply.

For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota including road conditions, closures and detour routes, visit 511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.

Important: road conditions shown on 511mn.org only reflect state highway conditions. Please check with your county, city, and township for their road conditions and travel guidance.