Major interstate, highway closures lifted Monday morning, Metro Transit service suspension continues

The Minnesota Department of Transportation lifted interstate and highway closures that were put into place Sunday evening.

Road closures began closing at 5 p.m. Sunday. They were lifted at 6 a.m. Monday.

Major interstates, highways to close at 5 p.m.; Metro Transit suspends all transit service

Closures were implemented due to civil unrest surrounding the death of George Floyd.

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Meanwhile, all transit service through Metro Transit will be suspended through the end of Tuesday, with an update planned no later than 8 p.m.

For all essential workers, Metro Transit says Metro Mobility and Transit Link are opening their service for trips until regular service resumes.