Fair officials say parking is still available on the fairgrounds at of 8:15 a.m. Buses from 34 park and ride lots operated by the fair are running, but some may be running behind schedule.
"The buses are continuing to run regularly but of course may be delayed due to traffic and crowds," a fair spokeswoman said.
Elsewhere on the system, traffic remains heavy on Interstate 494 in Bloomington between Hwy. 100 and Cedar Avenue. In the north metro, I-694 is heavier than usual between Hwy. 169 and I-35 in both directions.
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