Roads closed due to high water
By Staff
CULPEPER – Numerous roads continue to be covered with water from swollen creeks and small streams across Central Virginia. At this hour Virginia Department of Transportation crews are patrolling the highways and responding to reports of high water and fallen trees.
One primary road, Route 231 in Orange County, is reported closed between Route 20 and Route 726 near Somerset due to high water. Several dozen secondary roads are reported closed and more may be closed later today as the floodwaters move downstream.
Culpeper County
Route 610 between Routes 647 and 669
Route 628 between Routes 640 and 611
Route 647 between Routes 663 and 680
Route 655 between Routes 652 and 647
Route 672 between Routes 674 and 669
Route 673 between Routes 673 and 672
Route 675 between Routes 669 and 673
Route 724 between Routes 672 and 610
Fauquier County
Route 639 between Routes 634 and 758
Route 651 from Route 805 to Franklin Street in Remington
Route 700 between Routes 601 and 700
Route 719 at Route 691
Never drive through water flowing across a road. It takes only six inches of water to float a small vehicle. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
Never drive around barricades. Remember, the road has been closed for your safety.
Slow down when driving through standing water. Driving too fast through water could cause loss of control due to hydroplaning.
Avoid flood-prone areas, especially along creeks and other low-lying areas.
If a flash flood warning is broadcast, seek high ground immediately.
Watch for debris on the roadway. If you encounter a downed power line, do not try to move the line.
Motorists can receive updated information about roads closings and weather by dialing 511 on any telephone within Virginia, or on the Web at www.511Virginia.org.