Closure on I-94, multiple crashes in Twin Cities as freezing rain causes nightmare on roads

Part of Interstate 94 is closed in the northwest Twin Cities and dozens of crashes are being reported after a bout of freezing rain on Tuesday morning.

Minnesota Department of Transportation’s 511 site is showing a partial closure where I-94 and I-494 meets in Maple Grove after a semi-trailer jackknifed.

Here’s a look at the situation as of 10:30 a.m., with multiple semis stopped along westbound I-94, with delays in excess of 20 minutes reported.

It’s one of numerous crashes, spinouts and vehicles off the road across the metro amid treacherous, icy conditions following the morning’s rain…

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