6:20 a.m. update: Accident on I-494 WB at Penn

Been a smooth commute so far. First accident is on I-494 westbound at Penn Ave. Right lane is blocked.

By Tim Harlow Star Tribune

May 24, 2013 — 7:10am

Been a smooth commute so far. First accident is on I-494 westbound at Penn Ave. Right lane is blocked.

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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