Alexandria I90 Facing West 5:01 pm Friday
Sioux Falls, South Dakota (KELO) – As of 6 p.m. Friday, northbound and southbound lanes on I29 are closed from Sioux Falls (Exit 84) to the North Dakota line. According to SDDOT, I90 from Sioux Falls to Chamberlain (exit 395) has its eastbound and westbound lanes closed.
Several accidents have been reported on both interstates as recent snow and high winds have reduced visibility to zero. Authorities also advise against driving on secondary highways due to poor visibility and blizzard-like conditions. Tonight’s weather is cold and the wind is extremely cold, making travel extremely dangerous.
In the Sioux Falls area, portions of South Minnesota Avenue will be closed beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday, according to the city of Sioux Falls.
Minnesota Avenue was closed from Benson Avenue to W. Algonquin Street after several crashes were reported. Visibility is poor in this area due to a snowstorm.