I-94 closes between Fargo and Bismarck, North Dakota Highway Patrol Captain details road conditions on WDAY Midday

(Fargo, ND) — The North Dakota Freeway Patrol is sharing an replace relating to winter storm circumstances and urging folks to remain house.

Brian Niewind is a Captain with the North Dakota Freeway Patrol. He joined WDAY Noon to debate the highway circumstances, that are degrading because of a winter storm anticipated to carry eight to 14 inches of snow to The Pink River Valley. 

“Relying on the highway circumstances, a whole lot of instances, the North Dakota Division of Transportation does not have 24 hour protection statewide, so there are going to be some fairly unhealthy spots on the market at night time,” stated Niewind, “[That] can create some points, reminiscent of jack-knifed semi’s which might be blocking the roadways.”

Niewind says in circumstances like this, attempt to keep off the roads for those who can. If you happen to determine journey is important, the North Dakota Freeway Patrol suggests carrying an emergency pack with provides that will be useful in case your car will get caught. This consists of gadgets like blankets, non-perishable meals, water, a cell-phone charger, and a small shovel. Extra data from the North Dakota Freeway Patrol may be discovered right here. 

You’ll be able to study extra about up-to-date highway circumstances throughout North Dakota by clicking right here. You may also learn extra particulars concerning the winter storm by clicking right here.