I-94 Reopens In Metro Area After Crash Closes It For Several Hours
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A stretch of Interstate 94 has reopened in the metro area after an overnight crash shut down the road Tuesday morning.
WCCO's Ali Lucia said the closure, which was westbound I-94, started just after Highway 280. The closure spanned to 7th Street.
BREAKING TRAFFIC NEWS: 94-WB is closed near Cedar Avenue after an overnight crash. The 94-WB closure starts just after Hwy. 280. We will update you as soon as it reopens. pic.twitter.com/gNHvZpbnJ7
— Ali Lucia (@Ali_Lucia) July 31, 2018
According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the closure could last until 7 a.m.
Traffic now backed up all the way past Cretin Ave. along 94-WB after an overnight crash. @WCCO pic.twitter.com/t7vzBva6n1
— Ali Lucia (@Ali_Lucia) July 31, 2018
Ramps from southbound Highway 280, Huron Blvd, and 25th Ave to get on westbound I-94 were also closed.
MAJOR DELAYS: Traffic backed up all the way to Prior Avenue along 94-WB after an overnight crash. 94-WB shutdown near Highway 280. Give yourself at least 30 extra minutes to get into work. @WCCO pic.twitter.com/CbyprQSghJ
— Ali Lucia (@Ali_Lucia) July 31, 2018
Shortly after 7 a.m., the road reopened to traffic.
MnDOT didn't release much information on the crash, but did say it was a wrong-way crash.
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