5:35 a.m. update

Other than overnight roadwork that has the left lane blocked on westbound 494 at Penn Avenue, you'll find roads in good condition and traffic running at the posted speeds.

By Tim Harlow Star Tribune

December 15, 2012 — 5:03pm

Other than overnight roadwork that has the left lane blocked on westbound 494 at Penn Avenue, you'll find roads in good condition and traffic running at the posted speeds.

An earlier crash on the ramp from Butler Avenue to northbound Hwy. 52 has cleared.

Tim Harlow covers traffic and transportation issues in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, and likes to get out of the office, even during rush hour. He also covers the suburbs in northern Hennepin and all of Anoka counties, plus breaking news and weather.

tim.harlow@startribune.com 612-673-7768

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