No travel advisory lifted for northwestern Minnesota

BEMIDJI, Minn. – (4:00 p.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation has lifted the no travel advisory that was in effect for the western portions of Kittson and Marshall Counties.

Current driving conditions remain difficult because of reduced visibility from blowing and drifting snow. Motorists should slow down and drive with caution.

Motorists should remember to:

• Turn on your headlights; day or night if it’s snowing.

• Check road conditions at http://www.511mn.org or call 511; it takes time to get roads back to good driving conditions.

• Be patient and remember snowplows are working to improve road conditions for their trip.

• Stay back at least five car lengths and preferably 10 behind the plow, far from the snow cloud.

• Stay alert for snowplows that turn or exit frequently and often with little warning. Plows may also travel over centerlines or partially in traffic to further improve road conditions.

• Slow down to a safe speed for current conditions. Snowplows typically move at slower speeds.

For additional tips on safe winter driving, go to http://www.mndot.gov/workzone/winter.html.

For updated road condition information, call 511 or visit http://www.511mn.org.