Interstate Closed from Mitchell to Wyoming Line


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008
CONTACT: Brooke Bohnenkamp, Public Information Officer,605.773.3178
 
Interstate Closed from Mitchell to Wyoming Line
Emergency Declaration Issued
 
Pierre, SD –Interstate 90 between Murdo and Mitchell closed at 7:00 pm (Central Time) this evening. Interstate snow gates are closed and motorists are not being allowed through the gates. Interstate 90 between Murdo and the Wyoming line also remains closed.
 
“The snow is drifting, and we have near-zero visibility in many areas. Local weather conditions are changing abruptly. And because of the high drifts, emergency personnel are having a difficult time reaching stranded motorists,” said Secretary Tom Dravland, Department of Public Safety. “Please, stay off the roads.” 
 
No-travel advisories remain in effect in the following counties.
  • Lawrence
  • Butte
  • Meade
  • Pennington
  • Jackson
  • Jones
  • Custer
 
As of 4pm (Central Time) on 11.6.08, the following counties also have roadways with no-travel advisories.
  • Harding
  • Fall River
  • Shannon
  • Bennett
  • Haakon
  • Stanley
  • Perkins
  • Todd 
  • Tripp  
 
The no travel advisory means “do not travel” and is considered the same as a road closure. When issued, it indicates that conditions are unsafe and that you should not travel except for emergency situations. If you do get stranded on the road, stay with your vehicle.
 
Emergency Declaration Issued
Today Gov. Mike Rounds signed an Emergency Declaration placing the entire state of South Dakota in a state of emergency. The declaration allows for the use of state resources in disaster response and recovery efforts.
 
 
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