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Traffic was backed up for considerable distances outside of Terminal 1 on Saturday night and at Terminal 2 on Sunday afternoon. Airport officials attributed the delays to holiday passenger levels. 

Airport officials say traffic will be high around the Christmas holiday this week, with Thursday and next Monday expected to be among the busiest days. 

Drivers are encouraged to wait at an offsite location and only drive to Terminal 2 when their passenger is ready to be picked up.

For dropoff, MSP officials say to use either the baggage or ticketing level roadways at Terminal 1. Officials also recommend using 

 to pick up passengers, rather than circling the terminal and adding to traffic.

You can find updated parking availability and security wait times on 

Transportation

Tim Nelson

Author

Thursday and next Monday are expected to be among the busiest days. Drivers dropping off and picking up are encouraged to use the baggage or ticketing level roadways at Terminal 1, or the cell phone lot on Post Road.

Signs at MSP terminal direct people to both taxis and ride shares.

Expect increased road traffic at the airport around the holiday

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