Interstate 90 Closing From Murdo to Chamberlain


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 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010
Contact: Terry Woster,Public Information Officer, 605.773.3178
            
Interstate 90 Closing From Murdo to Chamberlain
 
PIERRE, S.D.  – Effective at 9:30 a.m. (CST) on Wednesday, Jan. 6, South Dakota officials are closing Interstate 90 between Murdo and Chamberlain.
 
I-90 remains closed between Murdo and Rapid City.
 
Officials with the state Departments of Public Safety and Transportation say conditions are deteriorating and visibility is near zero in some areas. Blowing snow and heavy drifting make travel impossible in some areas. Several vehicles are stranded along the interstate.
 
Travelers are urged to visit safetravelusa.com or to call 511 to check road conditions in other parts of South Dakota. Officials urge travelers to watch the weather and to be prepared to change travel plans if necessary.
 
 
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