I-35 SB near Faribault reduced to one lane following "numerous" crashes

(ABC 6 News) – UPDATE: I-35 southbound near Faribault has reopened but is reduced to one lane.

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Southbound I-35 near Faribault is closed after several crashes have been reported Tuesday afternoon.

Information posted on MN 511 around 2:15 p.m. said "between Exit 55: Faribault Road (near Faribault) and Exit 45: Steele County Road 9 (Medford). The road is closed. Look out for numerous crashes. Consider using an alternate route. For the next four hours."

For the latest on road conditions and traffic visit the MN 511 website.

I-35W Northbound at mile marker 55, South of Fairbault strong winds tipped over nine semis. Unknown the extent of injuries. Detour is being set up by MNDOT.

— Sgt. T. Christianson (@MSPPIO_SOUTH) April 12, 2022

I35 Southbound between Faribault and Medford is closed due to multiple crashes due to strong wind. I35 mile marker 53 shown here.
#MNWX #Faribault #ABC6WX pic.twitter.com/gpzm7mI9gY

— Chris |?uball (@ChrisKuball) April 12, 2022

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