Keeping tabs on Thursday's morning commute

Showers and thunderstorms are rolling through the metro area and that is a good reason to keep the speeds down as rain leaves behind a thin layer of water, oil, and grease which can reduce your traction and cause your car to skid.

August 30, 2013 at 10:14AM

Good morning, commuters!

Here is something we have not had to deal with for the past few weeks: wet roads.

Showers and thunderstorms are rolling through the metro area and that is a good reason to keep the speeds down as rain leaves behind a thin layer of water, oil, and grease which can reduce your traction and cause your car to skid.

We also have a few place where overnight road work is still in progress:

  • Northbound Hwy. 169 at County Road 18 in Shakopee and at 49th Avenue
    • Westbound 494 at 12th Avenue and eastbound 494 at 35W
      • Eastbound 94 at the Minnesota Road Research area near Albertville
        • Northbound 35W at County Road 50.

          I'll be keeping an eye on the roads and rails this morning, reporting any delays or issues — and I will need your help.

          If you see or hear about any congestion, delays or problems, e-mail drive@startribune or tweet @stribdrive.

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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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