Travel Alert Issued For SE and NW North Dakota

| 3/17/2013

The North Dakota Department of Transportation has issued a Travel Alert for southeast North Dakota including the cities of Jamestown, Valley City, Edgeley, Ellendale, Fargo, Wahpeton and surrounding areas due to blowing and drifting snow creating icy conditions and reduced visibility. Conditions are such that motorists can still travel in these areas, but should be advised that wet roads may turn to ice as temperatures drop overnight and challenging winter driving conditions may exist.

A Travel Alert remains in effect for the northwest region of North Dakota including the cities of Williston, Watford City, Killdeer, Minot and surrounding areas due to blowing and drifting snow creating icy conditions and reduced visibility.

All travelers are encouraged to monitor road conditions as weather conditions occur and use caution while traveling. For road information, call 511 from any type of phone or visit www.dot.nd.gov.

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