Reduced visibility and road treatment on Highway 71 in Olivia, Olivia MN
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Road ClosureSnow and wind have reduced visibility on Highway 71 north near Olivia. Road crews discussed using chemical treatment for safety but decided to hold off due to wind conditions.
Audio|Heard on: McLeod County Public Safety
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01:10
Transcript:
00:00
I put a chemical down in the left lane going west.
00:07
Copy that, thank you.
00:08
I will hit the right lane.
00:15
Olivia 8 and Olivia 7.
00:18
Olivia 7.
00:27
I'm heading up 71 north either the snow or the wind picked up one and two visibility has gotten a lot lower up here but I'm not going to put any product down if that's okay with you because the wind right here.
00:47
Yeah I wouldn't pick up here on seven I'm just saw the Thorpe here and it picked up big time.
01:00
You're okay with me not putting anything down then? Jason.
01:06
Unless you see some shelter areas, I believe we're pretty clean.
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Location mentioned:
US-71, Olivia, MN
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