7:10 a.m. update: Tight, but not bad on 35W

By Tim Harlow

February 4, 2013 — 5:28am

The drive on southbound 35W is moving faster than unusual with on a 17-minute trip from County Road I to downtown Minneapolis.

Drivers on Hwy. 36 will need an extra 10 minutes to get from White Bear Avenue to Fairview Avenue. There is a crash blocking the left lane at Fairview Avenue.

The Drive will keep you up to speed with the latest on Twin Cities commuting.

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