As we enter the final stages of the morning rush hour, things are quite ugly out there.

The biggest delay is a multi-vehicle crash on 35W north at Burnsville Pkwy. Two lanes are blocked leading to a huge backup, and heavier than normal traffic on 35E as drivers try to avoid the mess.

Traffic is also tough in downtown Minneapolis with a crash at 7th Street.

A crash on eastbound 494 at East Bush Lake Road is causing a minor slowdown.