Hurricane Helene remnants may produce some flooded roads in the Shenandoah Valley

STAUNTON – Motorists should anticipate flooding, flash flooding and flooded roads particularly in low-lying areas of the Shenandoah Valley as the remnants of Hurricane Helene pass through the region. Low visibility due to fog may be experienced in some areas

If drivers see a flooded road they should turn around and find an alternative route. Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District crews will barricade and barrel off roads covered with water. Travelers are asked to not move or remove road barriers. Doing so puts travelers in danger of encountering unprotected roads.

Drivers may also encounter downed trees or limbs in some areas. The ground is saturated from recent rains, making some trees vulnerable to high winds, flooding and other high impact weather events.

VDOT crews will monitor roads throughout the storm on Thursday and Friday.  Roads affected by water and/or debris will be closed as needed.

Drivers should remember “Wipers On – Headlights On”.  In Virginia when windshield wipers are on, headlights must be turned on.  This helps increase visibility, especially in heavy rain or fog.

Drivers are asked to check road conditions throughout the state prior to travel. For updated traffic alerts and traveler information, dial 511 or visit https://www.511virginia.org. For a text listing of closed roads, go to http://www.511Virginia.org, look at the orange bar on the top of the page and click on “Text Views” and then click on “Road Condition Table”. Look at the pull down box that lists all jurisdictions.  In this box individual counties can be chosen to view.

The VDOT Customer Service Center can assist with reporting road hazards, asking transportation questions, or getting information related to Virginia’s roads. Call 800-FOR- ROAD (800-367-7623) or use its mobile friendly website at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov. Agents are available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week.

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The VDOT Web page is located at https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/.

The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.