Northbound 35W reopens after Lino Lakes rollover; traffic backed up

August 17, 2013 at 12:01PM

Northbound Interstate 35W near Lino Lakes was closed for almost an hour early in Friday night's rush hour, causing backup for miles along that busy stretch of freeway.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is warning motorists of continued delays until 7 p.m.

Just before 5 p.m., Lino Lakes police tweeted a warning about a seven-car rollover on 35W at Lake Drive. About 5:40, the police tweeted that I-35W had opened.

During the road closure, authorities were diverting northbound traffic at County Road 23 in Lino Lakes.

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