Jackknifed vehicle blocks traffic on University Avenue, Minneapolis MN
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a jackknifed vehicle blocked traffic near University Avenue in Minneapolis, causing delays. A tow truck was requested, and bus operators were advised to follow a detour route via 4th Street Northeast and 49th Avenue to rejoin University Avenue.
Audio|Heard on: Hennepin MN Transportation Group Calls
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01:4
Transcript:
00:00
It's at Hennepin University Avenue, and it looks like they're jackknifed.
00:08
There are several vehicles stopped, and a tow truck is being requested. I'm wondering if I should wait for a detour.
00:17
What should I do?
00:18
Are you on the service street that you're on or is it blocked?
00:25
It's definitely between the street I'm on.
00:28
I have seen vehicles traveling northbound on University.
00:32
They're traveling southbound on University.
00:39
We do have a route on 4th Street Northeast for your next turn.
00:43
Try to get onto University at that point and see if we can clear you that way.
00:50
They did see some cars, so it looks like they do.
00:54
But they are able to go.
00:55
Sounds like a plan.
00:57
Let's try a left on 4th Street, right on 49th, when we get back down to University.
01:02
Understood.
01:03
Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
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