Bismarck, ND – Drivers across eastern North Dakota are being urged to stay off the roads today as dangerous winter conditions force closures and travel advisories along major highways, including Interstate 29.
According to the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), a No Travel Advisory is currently in effect on I-29 from just south of the Thompson exit north to the Canadian border. Officials say icy roadways, blowing snow, and multiple vehicles in the ditch have made travel extremely hazardous.
The advisory also remains in place for Pembina, Walsh, and Grand Forks counties, where road conditions are described as slick to snow-covered. The North Dakota Highway Patrol warns that visibility may rapidly deteriorate, especially in open areas where blowing snow is reducing sightlines for drivers.
Road condition maps released this morning show large portions of eastern North Dakota shaded in purple and red, indicating ice-covered and closed roads. Central areas remain mostly green, though conditions could change quickly as winds increase.
State officials stress that No Travel Advisories are not recommendations—they are issued when conditions pose a serious risk to life and property. Emergency responders may also be delayed or unable to reach motorists who become stranded.
Drivers are encouraged to delay all non-essential travel and monitor real-time updates using the ND Roads app or by visiting travel.dot.nd.gov. If travel is unavoidable, motorists should carry emergency supplies, keep fuel tanks full, and notify others of their route.
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