The persistent rain has caused some high water issues on Pulaski County roads.
Continue readingHigh Water Prompts Road Closures
As water levels continue to rise, Highway Department crews work to monitor the depth of water on roadways.
Continue readingWednesday Travel Alerts and Road Closures in Pulaski and Starke Counties
Though the rain has stopped for now, there are still several roads in Starke and Pulaski Counties that are closed due to flooding and high water.
Starke County High Way Superintendent Rik Ritzler warns drivers that it is imperative to refrain from driving down the flooded area of a roadway. He said those roads are closed for a reason, and if you get stuck your rescue could divert resources that may be needed elsewhere.
He added that Starke County is on an orange “Watch” level travel alert due to flooding. He explained that a “Watch” means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. Continue reading
High Water Causes Concern on Starke County Roads
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler and his crew have been patrolling areas in the county and identified areas of high water. One state road is even closed to due to snow melt and heavy rain.
