High Water Forces Closure Of State Highway 6 North of Cisco
High Water Forces Closure of State Highway 6 North of Cisco Traffic between Cisco and Albany Advised To Use Alternate Routes CISCO – Heavy rains on Thursday have resulted in the closure of State Highway 6 at Lake Cisco, north of Cisco, due to high water. Those who need to travel between Cisco and Albany are advised to use the following alternate routes:
It is unknown how long this closure will last. Updates will be posted to DriveTexas.org. TxDOT strongly encourages drivers to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” and avoid driving over any roads that are covered with water. As the forecast calls for more scattered showers, flooding could continue to impact many of the state’s roadways. It is imperative drivers heed all warnings and NEVER drive around barricades or cross roads that are either closed or submerged with water. Flash flooding is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in Texas. As little as six inches of water can float some vehicles. Drivers should always remember the following safety tips:
Many of the state’s roadways remain closed due to heavy rains over the past several days. Please visit DriveTexas.org for the latest road conditions. Drivers are also encouraged to check Facebook, www.facebook.com/txdot and Twitter, www.twitter.com/txdot or http://www.twitter.com/txdotbwdfor additional updates. |