Flooding update: MnDOT reopens Highways 220 and 317 north of Oslo

BEMIDJI, Minn. – (4:10 p.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation has reopened Highways 220 and 317 north of Oslo. Water levels have receded in these areas. A seven-ton weight limit is in effect for Highway 317 from Highway 220 to North Dakota, and Highway 220 from Highway 1 to Marshall County Road 5.

Highways that remain closed:

• Highway 6 north of Deer River

The roadways will reopen when water has receded, and crews are able to make any necessary repairs.

MnDOT cautions motorists to be alert for the potential of road flooding throughout northwest Minnesota as the spring snow melt continues and water levels rise. Highways could be closed at times if water poses a safety hazard to motorists. Areas that have water on the road or are closed because of flooding are marked on MnDOT’s road conditions map http://www.511mn.org.

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.

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.

For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit http://www.511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.