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.
Highway 93 between Highway 169 and Le Sueur closed June 22 at 10:30 a.m. Motorists should use alternate routes.
Additionally, officials advise that the northbound lanes of Highway 169 north of St. Peter are closed June 22 due to flooding. Traffic is two-way (head-to-head), in the southbound lanes for approximately two miles. The speed limit has been reduced to 55 mph in this area. When MnDOT reconstructed Highway 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 www.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:
Highway 93, between Highway 169 and Le Sueur. Motorists should use alternate routes. (closed June 22).
Northbound Highway 169, north of St. Peter. Traffic head-to-head in the southbound lanes. (June 22)
Highway 4 near north of St. James. Lane closed near Butterfield Creek. (June 22)
Highway 14 near Janesville. Traffic detoured to 1st and S Main Street in Janesville. (closed June 22)
Highway 60 north of Heron Lake to Worthington. Traffic detoured to I-90 and Highway 86. (closed June 22)
Highway 30 east of Westbrook. Lane closed. (June 22)
Highway 30 east of Mapleton. Temporary detour. (closed June 22)
Highway 99 Minnesota River bridge, St. Peter. Traffic is detoured to Le Sueur County Roads 21 (Golf Course Road), Shanaska Creek Road, and Highway 22. (closed June 21 at 7 p.m.)
Highway 60 in Windom, near the Junction of Hwy 71. Lane restrictions. (June 21)
Highway 59, north of Worthington. Lane restrictions in multiple locations. (June 21)
Highway 13 in Waterville. Lane restrictions (June 21)
Highway 19 east of Henderson. Traffic detoured to Highway 19 west of Henderson, Sibley County Road 17 (391st Avenue), Sibley County Road 8 (336th Street), and Highway 169. (closed June 19)
Highways Open:
Highway 75, south of Luverne to the Iowa border.
Highway 91, north of Adrian
Highway 86 (two miles south of I-90). Lane restriction removed.
Highway 13, south of Waseca
Eastbound Interstate 90 from Luverne to Adrian.
Westbound Interstate 90 from Worthington to Luverne
Ramps at Highway 169/Lookout Drive, Mankato
Highways being monitored with potential to close or have lane restrictions:
Highway 99 east of the Minnesota River bridge
Highway 62 near Windom
Highway 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 www.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.
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