Traffic accident causes detours near Como Ave, Ramsey County MN
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency radio traffic indicated a possible traffic accident or road obstruction near Snelling Avenue and Como Avenue in Ramsey County, Minnesota. The situation involved potential bus route detours along Snelling and Como Avenues. Crews discussed rerouting options including Lexington and Energy Park Drive, with a supervisor heading to the scene to assess the blockage. Conditions later appeared to improve, but drivers were advised to stay alert for lingering issues around the area.
Audio|Heard on: Hennepin MN Transportation Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
03:18
Transcript:
00:00
We just got a call from Ramsey County saying that there's been an accident over at Snelling and Como Avenue.
00:04
And if you have to stay on Como or Snelling Avenue, if you must detour, please let me know if there are any issues.
00:15
So where is the issue? Can you say it again? I'm down Como ramp now.
00:20
Okay. Well, if you don't encounter any issues then I'll let it go.
00:25
But will you let me know if you see anything that would cause me to have to reroute at all?
00:33
Okay, I'm about to cross Como, and I don't see any obstruction.
00:39
Oh, well that's good news.
00:43
Thank you. Everything clear.
00:45
Confirming the area is clear.
00:51
We have an obstruction reported by Ramsey County at Como and Snelling Avenue that may affect bus routes entering and exiting the area.
01:10
Do you take Energy Park Drive?
01:14
Okay, it may be a little bit of an issue.
01:18
We may have to detour as another bus is heading the other way.
01:35
So be aware. Someone is already checking the area.
01:41
The issue appears to be on southbound Snelling Avenue from Como to Energy Park Drive.
01:47
Do you want me to continue as usual or keep an eye out?
01:54
When you reach the Como southbound entrance ramp, if it looks blocked, continue on Como to Lexington.
02:11
We might need to avoid the Energy Park area or go around if necessary.
02:16
Okay, I'm going east right now.
02:19
So is this affecting the eastbound lanes?
03:06
Continue as directed. A supervisor is heading that way.
03:16
Okay, will do. Thank you.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
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Como Ave, Minnesota
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