8:40 a.m. update: The smooth commute continues

By Tim Harlow

July 12, 2013 — 5:50am

The entire morning has been problem-free for commuters, and light levels of traffic has made for a nice drive to work.

Currently we have no slowdowns of note, no crashes and no incidents.

Later today, look for a ramp closings from Penn Avenue and 35W to eastbound 494 in Bloomington.

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

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