The New York State Department of Transportation today announced that currently there are many road closures in the Southern Tier due to heavy rains and flooding. The following road closures, listed by county, remain in effect until further notice:
Chemung County
· State Route 14, north and south bound, from Hickory Grove Road to Village of Watkins Glen, town of Veteran
· State Route 352, east and west bound, near Chemung County Road 55,
town of Big Flats
· Chemung County Road 10, east and west bound, between State Route 352 and Murphy Road, town of Big Flats
Schuyler County
· State Route 14, north and south bound, from Hickory Grove Road to Village of Watkins Glen, town of Montour
· State Route 414, north and south bound, from State Route 79 to Seneca County-east side of Seneca Lake, town of Hector
Steuben County
· State Route 54A, north and south bound, from County Road 76 and Boyd Hill Road, towns of Urbana and Pulteney
TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN. If flooding occurs, get to higher ground. Get out of areas subject to flooding. This includes dips, low spots, drainage ditches, canyons, washes, etc. Avoid areas already flooded, especially if the water is flowing fast. Do not attempt to cross flowing streams. Road beds may be washed out under flood waters. Never drive through flooded roadways. You do not know the condition of the road under water.
Do not drive into flooded areas. If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely. You and the vehicle can be quickly swept away.
· Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and possible stalling.
· A foot of water will float many vehicles.
· Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including sport utility vehicles (SUV’s) and pick-ups.
