CHILLICOTHE, Mo. – Flooding has closed U.S Route 65 in two locations today. U.S. Route 65 joins more than 300 roadways statewide that are closed due to flooding. The two segments currently closed due to flooding are from Chillicothe south to Route H and from Carrollton to U.S. Route 24 in Waverly.
Portions of U.S. Route 24, Route 10, and Route 139 are also closed in the area. Please consult the Traveler Information Map to see other flooded roadways and plan your route.
However, flooding may occur with little or no notice. Even though you have a planned route, you may come upon water-covered roads. Missouri Department of Transportation crews and our partners are monitoring road conditions closely, but floodwaters can rise quickly, before our crews and other emergency services are able to place barricades across the roadway.
If you come upon a flooded roadway without barricades, do NOT drive through the water. Pull over to a safe location and call the MoDOT’s 24-hour Customer Service line at 888 ASK MODOT (1-888-275-6636
) to report it.
MoDOT is urging everyone to closely monitor conditions in their area, heed all evacuation notices, and never enter a water-covered roadway or drive around barricades. Just a few inches of flood waters can force a vehicle off the roadway. In addition, it is not uncommon for roadways and shoulders to be damaged when flooded, creating unsafe conditions for motorists.
For the most up-to-date information on this flooding event, visit:
- www.modot.org/2019-northwest-missouri-flooding
- www.traveler.modot.org/map or download MoDOT’s smartphone app
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