A large fire at a concrete factory has the intersection of Lowry Avenue and Marshall St. NE closed down and traffic is a mess in the area according to reports.
The best alternative is to use Central or University Avenues to reach downtown, or cross the Mississippi River at via the Camden Bridge and use Washington Avenue or 94.
Tim Harlow covers traffic and transportation issues in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, and likes to get out of the office, even during rush hour. He also covers the suburbs in northern Hennepin and all of Anoka counties, plus breaking news and weather.
tim.harlow@startribune.com612-673-7768