9 a.m. update: Looking much better

As we wrap up the rush hour, traffic is moving much better with only pockets of congestion to slow motorists down.

July 16, 2013 at 10:42AM

The middle of the rush hour was an adventure for some drivers who had to navigate around Styrofoam and dodge accidents that made for clogged roads.

As we wrap up the rush hour, traffic is moving much better with only pockets of congestion to slow motorists down.

Look out for a piece of metal blocking the right lane on eastbound 494 on the Minnesota River bridge.

I'll be back Tuesday with your look at the morning rush traffic reports. Feel free to drop an e-mail to the Drive at drive@startribune.com with questions on commuting and Twin Cities traffic.

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Tim Harlow

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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.

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