A crash on northbound Cedar Avenue at the Minnesota River has the right shoulder blocked.

Highway Helper crews are assisting a motorist change a tire on southbound 35W at Industrial Blvd. A pothole in the center line might be to blame. MnDOT sent a crew to fill the pothole. The right lane is blocked, and traffic gets tight near County Road C.

Traffic levels are picking up on 494 in both directions between Hwy. 100 and Cedar Avenue. No major delays are reported, but you'll have company on the drive.