Traffic backup caused by icy road in Edina, Edina MN
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a bus operator in Edina reported a traffic backup near the turnabout by Target on West 53rd Street due to icy road conditions. Vehicles were unable to drive up the hill, and salt trucks were dispatched to treat the area.
Audio|Heard on: Hennepin MN Transportation Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:38
Transcript:
00:00
This is Operator (number withheld).
00:02
You say there's a big backup where the turnabout is by Target? I can't get through there.
00:10
Copy, and this is going towards Central, was that correct? That's correct.
00:14
There's a pickup truck with his (number withheld) and another car.
00:18
I don't know what's going on.
00:20
Copy it.
00:21
According to a couple of your leaders that called in before you,
00:26
the road is icy.
00:28
Cars are not able to make it up the hill on 53rd, but salt trucks are en route.
00:35
Don't know how long it will take them to get there, but we do have them around.
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Location mentioned:
W 53rd St, Edina, MN
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