I-94 Closed Between Clearwater, St. Augusta Due To Crashes

ST. CLOUD, MN — The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol have closed both directions of I-94 between Clearwater and St. Augusta due to multiple semi crashes.

Driving conditions are hazardous in much of central Minnesota. A combination of high sustained wind speeds, wind gusts and ice covered or compacted roads in Stearns, Wright, Benton, Sherburne and Mille Lacs counties and bordering areas are contributing to crashes.

Motorists should avoid all unnecessary travel, authorities said.

Snow plows are out on every state road in the counties listed above, and operate between 20 and 30 miles per hour during a snow storm, according to a news release.

Motorists who choose to travel must reduce their speed, watch for snow plows operating at 20-30 miles per hour and be prepared to slow down or stop if necessary.