Wednesday traffic: Miserable on I-694 in New Brighton

The drive on I-694 between I-35W and Hwy. 252 has become a grind, with 12 to 15 minutes in each direction.

August 29, 2018 at 1:40PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Traffic slows on eastbound I-94 from Hwy. 241 in St. Michael into Rogers, the typical slow downs that will add about 5 minutes to the drive. Ahead, look for brake lights around Hwy. 610.

Westbound I-94 is packed from Hwy. 280 over to I-35W in Minneapolis. Plan on 10 minutes to make that trip.

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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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