JEFFERSON CO., Pa. (EYT) – Some roads in Jefferson County remain closed as the continuing wet weather takes its toll on the area.
(Photo credit: Robert Rupp.)
According to Jefferson County Department of Emergency Services Director Tracy Zents, several roads in Jefferson County remain closed on Tuesday.
Those roads include Water Street and Baxter Street in Reynoldsville, South Pan Coast Road Winslow Township, and the intersection of Pike Road and Beaver Road in Henderson Township.
“We expect the roads to reopen later this afternoon after the water recedes,” Zents said.
Zents also noted that three families in Henderson Township chose to evacuate their homes due to the rising Mahoning Creek.
The rains caused multiple issues with trees and power lines down throughout the county on Monday, as well as the flooding of roads and basements.
Summerville Mayor Robert Rupp noted there was also flooding on the south end of Water Street in Summerville.
Other counties throughout the region are also dealing with flooding, road closures, and other weather-related issues.
The most recent release from PennDOT lists the following road closures:
Armstrong County
- Route 1035 – a lane restriction is in place in Boggs Township between Dill Road and Elkin Road due to a slide
- Route 1032 is closed between Route 1031 ad Ridge Road in Boggs Township
- Route 85 is open between Wagner Road and Dave White Road in Rayburn Township
- Route 3007, Glade Run Road, is open from Route 128 in Cadogan Township and Pony Farm Road in North Buffalo Township
- Route 4035, Craigsvile Road, is open in West Franklin Township between Airport Road and Old Butler Road
- Route 3013, Mushroom Farm Road, is open between Route 422 and Fenelton Road in West Franklin Township
- Route 56 is open between Gobblers Run Road in South Bend Township and Shady Plain Road in Kiskiminetas Township
Butler County
- Route 268 is open between Route 68 in Fairview Township, Butler County and Route 38 in Emlenton Borough, in Venango County
- Route 3028, Hartmann Road, is open between Route 528 in Forward Township, and Seneca School Road in Jackson Township.
- Route 38 is open at the Hohn Farm Road intersection in Oakland Township
Clarion County
- Route 2009, Lawsonham Road, is open between Toby Shed Road and Huey Road.
Indiana County
- SR 403 is closed between Route 286 in Clymer Borough and Allison Road in Green Township
- Route 1032, Arcadia Road, is closed between Route 286 and Cherry Tree Road in Montgomery Township
- Route 2013, Wehrum Road, is closed be5ween River Road and Rager Road in East Wheatfield Township
- Route 1014 Wandin Road, is closed between Starford Road and Hill Road in Green Township
- Route 580 is closed between Cherry Road in Green Township and Mahoning Road in Cherry Tree Borough
- Route 3056, Ridge Avenue, is closed between Route 286 and Rustic Lodge Road in Center Township
- Route 954 is closed between Saint Clair Road in White Township and Fairman Roof Trusses Road in Washington Township
- Route 1022, Sebring Road is closed between Purchase Line Road in Green Township and Route 286 in Montgomery Township
- Route 3019, Elder Ridge Road, is closed between Route 286 and Nowrytown Road in Conemaugh Township due to downed utilities
- Route 286 is closed between Water Street in Saltsburg Borough and Phillips Road I Conemaugh Township.
- Route 56 is open between Route 711, Charles Road and Trindle Road in East Wheatfield Township
- Route 422 is open between Route 210 in Plumcreek Township and Anthony Run Road in Armstrong Township (Armstrong and Indiana County)
Jefferson County
- Route 119 is open between Brown Bridge Road and Rock Run Road in Bell Township
PennDOT cautions motorists to never drive through flooded roadways, as it takes just two feet of fast-moving water to float a car. Anyone who drives around barriers intended to close a road can face increased penalties if emergency responders are called to rescue motorists who disregard traffic control signs.
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