Grand Forks, ND – Drivers across eastern North Dakota are being urged to stay off the roads today as Interstate 29 is fully closed due to dangerous winter weather and multiple stranded vehicles.
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, I-29 was shut down from Fargo to the Canadian border at approximately 12:50 p.m. Wednesday. Authorities say no travel is allowed on that stretch of interstate, citing near-zero visibility, blowing snow, and hazardous road conditions.
In a separate alert, the Highway Patrol reported multiple vehicles stranded near mile marker 133, about five miles south of Grand Forks. First responders and wreckers are actively working in the area, but officials warned that traveling on closed roads could delay emergency crews from reaching those already stuck.
“This system is almost through North Dakota,” the Highway Patrol said in a public advisory, asking drivers to remain patient and stay put if stranded rather than attempting to walk or drive in whiteout conditions.
Officials say travel is not advised across most of eastern North Dakota as the storm continues to impact visibility and road safety. Blowing snow has made it difficult to distinguish road edges, medians, and stopped vehicles, increasing the risk of crashes.
Drivers are encouraged to monitor official updates from the North Dakota Highway Patrol and the North Dakota Department of Transportation before attempting any travel. Motorists already on the road are urged to carry winter survival kits and keep phones charged when possible.
Road conditions are expected to improve once winds subside and plows can safely clear highways, though no reopening timeline for I-29 has been announced.
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