Road closed ahead. Long Lake overflows banks. No thru traffic.

When you look deep into the background of this shot you might see barricades and flashing lights, all designed to keep you safe, and your car off East Long Lake Road. Every Spring the lake overflows its banks, washing out a portion of the two-laner.  In an especially snow-heavy winter like the one we are finally getting over, the water is deeper, and the road itself is in terrible shape. Of course so many highways and bi ways in the Twin Cities are basket cases; our little scenic route is likely way down on the priority list.