INDOT closes roads due to rising waters

VINCENNES, Ind. (WTHI) - The Indiana Department of Transportation says that rising waters have caused the closure of roads in the Vincennes District. The closures will remain in effect until waters recede. The following sections of roadway have either been closed or INDOT is advising motorists to use caution around these areas of high water:

Daviess & Pike Counties
State Road 257 from U.S. 50 (Washington) to State Road 356 (Otwell)

Lawrence & Martin Counties
State Road 450 from U.S. 50 (Shoals) to State Road 37 (Bedford)

Perry County
State Road 66 from State Road 62 (Sulphur) to State Road 70 (Derby)
State Road 66 from State Road 70 (Derby) to State Road 166 (Rocky Point)

When encountering a flooded roadway, INDOT urges drivers to turn around and not drive through standing water. According to the National Weather Service, most flooding deaths occur in automobiles. Six inches of standing water is enough to cause passenger cars to stall and a foot of water will float many vehicles. For the latest news and information about INDOT, please visit www.in.gov/indot and www.trafficwise.in.gov .