Fern Hill Road reopens after car drives into flood and gate closure
Fern Hill Road has reopened, Washington County Land Use and Transportation said Tuesday.
Closed since Friday after floodwaters overtook the roadway and a driver and their car became trapped in floodwaters, needing rescue, it was the second such closure this rainy season.
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During times of heavy rain, it's good practice to visit tripcheck.com to view three traffic cameras in the area that will show the road surface and indicate if the flood gates are open or closed.
If they're open but there's water on the roadway?
"Please remember that if you encounter flooded roadways, turn around, don’t drown," FGF&R said after rescuing Friday's driver.
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