Roads Closed, Feeling Effects Of Flooding
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Daniel [email protected]
The Indiana Department of Transportation Wednesday announced Ind. 14 between CRs 300E and 400E is now closed due to a large void, or washout, in the eastbound lane.
The void is located over a culvert pipe, which is being replaced. The 17-mile detour is via Ind. 15, Ind. 114, and Ind. 13. The pipe is expected to be replaced by late next week, weather permitting.
INDOT advises motorists to never drive through flooded roadways or drive around barriers warning that a road is flooded.
Emergency Management Director Ed Rock advised drivers this morning to use caution when driving on roads affected by flooding.
"First of all, don't drive through water," said Rock. "That's understood. But also use caution when driving on these roads because they are deteriorating quickly. These roads have taken a beating from mother nature."
Rock advised to allow for extra time if traveling on roads that are open but have been affected by flooding.
People who want to pick up sand and sandbags still can do so at two Embarq locations.
Residents can pick up sandbags at either 1401 W. Center St., Warsaw, in Boggs Industrial Park at the east parking lot, or at 2000 W. Winona Ave., Warsaw, in the east parking lot.
For those who need help in Kosciusko County, call emergency management at 574-371-2602.
The Kosciusko County Highway Department closed the following roads this morning:
- CR 950W from CR 75N to CR 125N.
- CR 875E, from Epworth Forest to CR 750N.
- CR 750N from CR 875E to CR 975E.
These roads will remain closed until further notice.
The following roads also remain closed:
- Packerton Road between CRs 600S and 700S.
- County Farm Road between Ind. 14 and CR 1200S.
- CR 700S between CRs 875W and 1000W.
- East County Line Road between CR 1100N and King Arthur Trail.
- CR 550S between Ind. 15 and CR 200W.
- CR 450S between County Farm Road and Country Club Road.
- CR 550N between CRs 75E and 1000E.
- CR 75E between CRs 550N and 575N.
- CR 600S west of CR 1300W (Fulton County Line).
- Kinsey Road between Hoppus Road and CR 600S.
- CR 300E between CRs 600S and 700S.
- CR 900S between CR 700E and Whitley County Line.
- CR 350N between CR 950W and Ind. 19.
- CR 950W between U.S. 30 and CR 400N.
- County Farm Road between CR 1000S and Ind. 14.
- CR 400E between CRs 850S and 900S.
- CR 200W between CRs 700S and 800S.
- CR 1000W between CRs 800S and 900S.
A spokesperson with the county highway department said that workers are still making "high water" signs after all of the signs the highway department had on hand were placed out in the county.
In a statement released Wednesday, Kosciusko REMC Energy Advisor Carol Presley advised residents to use caution when entering flooded areas or working with electric appliances.
Presley also advised to avoid stepping in flooded areas in contact with wall outlets, appliances or power cords and to use caution dealing with downed power lines.
Presley also advised residents to replace any circuit breakers that have been submerged and to have electrician check any appliances that have been in contact with water. Any insulated appliances, such as refrigerators, should have the insulation replaced.[[In-content Ad]]
The Indiana Department of Transportation Wednesday announced Ind. 14 between CRs 300E and 400E is now closed due to a large void, or washout, in the eastbound lane.
The void is located over a culvert pipe, which is being replaced. The 17-mile detour is via Ind. 15, Ind. 114, and Ind. 13. The pipe is expected to be replaced by late next week, weather permitting.
INDOT advises motorists to never drive through flooded roadways or drive around barriers warning that a road is flooded.
Emergency Management Director Ed Rock advised drivers this morning to use caution when driving on roads affected by flooding.
"First of all, don't drive through water," said Rock. "That's understood. But also use caution when driving on these roads because they are deteriorating quickly. These roads have taken a beating from mother nature."
Rock advised to allow for extra time if traveling on roads that are open but have been affected by flooding.
People who want to pick up sand and sandbags still can do so at two Embarq locations.
Residents can pick up sandbags at either 1401 W. Center St., Warsaw, in Boggs Industrial Park at the east parking lot, or at 2000 W. Winona Ave., Warsaw, in the east parking lot.
For those who need help in Kosciusko County, call emergency management at 574-371-2602.
The Kosciusko County Highway Department closed the following roads this morning:
- CR 950W from CR 75N to CR 125N.
- CR 875E, from Epworth Forest to CR 750N.
- CR 750N from CR 875E to CR 975E.
These roads will remain closed until further notice.
The following roads also remain closed:
- Packerton Road between CRs 600S and 700S.
- County Farm Road between Ind. 14 and CR 1200S.
- CR 700S between CRs 875W and 1000W.
- East County Line Road between CR 1100N and King Arthur Trail.
- CR 550S between Ind. 15 and CR 200W.
- CR 450S between County Farm Road and Country Club Road.
- CR 550N between CRs 75E and 1000E.
- CR 75E between CRs 550N and 575N.
- CR 600S west of CR 1300W (Fulton County Line).
- Kinsey Road between Hoppus Road and CR 600S.
- CR 300E between CRs 600S and 700S.
- CR 900S between CR 700E and Whitley County Line.
- CR 350N between CR 950W and Ind. 19.
- CR 950W between U.S. 30 and CR 400N.
- County Farm Road between CR 1000S and Ind. 14.
- CR 400E between CRs 850S and 900S.
- CR 200W between CRs 700S and 800S.
- CR 1000W between CRs 800S and 900S.
A spokesperson with the county highway department said that workers are still making "high water" signs after all of the signs the highway department had on hand were placed out in the county.
In a statement released Wednesday, Kosciusko REMC Energy Advisor Carol Presley advised residents to use caution when entering flooded areas or working with electric appliances.
Presley also advised to avoid stepping in flooded areas in contact with wall outlets, appliances or power cords and to use caution dealing with downed power lines.
Presley also advised residents to replace any circuit breakers that have been submerged and to have electrician check any appliances that have been in contact with water. Any insulated appliances, such as refrigerators, should have the insulation replaced.[[In-content Ad]]
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