QWL Report: Weather Affecting Deliveries in North Dakota
An April 1, 2009, News Flash (#248) from Quebecor World Logistics follows in its entirety.
Blizzards and Flooding in North Dakota Affecting Delivery
Blizzards tormented an already flooded North Dakota over the weekend, slowing the delivery of mail, newsstand and newspapers to most of the state. Although the snow storms seem to be decreasing in severity, there are threats of worsening conditions as storms are still developing in the area. There have been reports of up to 24 inches of snow and with the temperature expected to increase over the next week, there is potential for melting snow to add to the flooding. Truck stops and rest areas are overflowing with truck drivers who have had to pull over because of closed roads and general safety issues in the current conditions.Due to the heavy snow, flooding and reduced visibility, the North Dakota Department of Transportation has issued a no travel advisory for Southeastern North Dakota including Valley City, Jamestown, Fargo, Wahpeton and surrounding areas. Roads in Northeast portions of North Dakota are reported to be dangerous due to continuous ice, and the majority of the affected areas are experiencing road closures and frequent detours.
Over-the-Road Conditions
I-29 at EXIT 69 (CO RD 20) to EXIT 100 (JCT ND 200-A) NB & SB uses same detour: I-94 to ND 18 to ND 200-A
ND 66 – from ND 44 to the Red River Crossing – Use Alternate Routes
ND 54 – from I-29 to the Red River
US BUS. HWY 2, Sorlie Bridge in Grand Forks
ND 17 Bridge over Red River East of Grafton at MM 138
ND 13 AT MM 384.5, EB use detour at CO 81 North to CO 10, then East to CO 87, then South at ND 210; WB – use reverse detour
ND 200, Near Hazen, from JCT ND 200-A to JCT 1806 use alternate route ND1806 or US 83
ND 5 from I-29 to the Red River, East of Joliette MM332 to 335
Also no travel advised on ND 36 from Tuttle to Pettibone. Traffic is reduced to one lane due to heavy snow.
Several other highways and roads in the Central and Southeastern parts of the state maintain a traveler alert but are allowing traffic. These road alerts include considerable snow coverage, drifting, ice and flooding.
Quebecor World Logistics will continue to monitor the effects of this winter storm and provide updates if any further delays become likely. Currently, all QWL trucks are out to deliver and will continue to navigate the effected areas as efficiently as the conditions will allow.
For more information on the specific road closures, please visit the following link for a map of the effected areas:
http://www.dot.nd.gov/roadreport/roadreport/roadreport.asp
For more information regarding Quebecor World Logistics or for access to past news publications, visit our Web site at www.qwlogistics.com.
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Chantelle Mika
Quebecor World Logistics
Tags: blizzard, flooding, North Dakota, QWL News Flash