Consider Checking the TxDOT Map Before Heading Out
Consider Checking the TxDOT Map Before Heading Out
Source: Montgomery County Police Reporter
Date: 01/26/2024 7:38am
Article Summary:
"Stay Informed with the TxDOT Map to Avoid Accidents and High Water in Southeast Texas"
Multiple accidents have occurred in southeast Texas due to drivers going around barricades or encountering high water unexpectedly. FM 1485 E. near the San Jacinto River and Harris County line is currently underwater and impassable. The website DriveTexas.org provides information on flooded areas, crashes, areas likely to flood, and road construction, but it only applies to state maintained roads, not county or city maintained ones. Rescues have been taking place throughout the night, both from homes and flooded vehicles, emphasizing the importance of avoiding the risk.
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Date: 01/26/2024 7:38am
Article Summary:
"Stay Informed with the TxDOT Map to Avoid Accidents and High Water in Southeast Texas"
Multiple accidents have occurred in southeast Texas due to drivers going around barricades or encountering high water unexpectedly. FM 1485 E. near the San Jacinto River and Harris County line is currently underwater and impassable. The website DriveTexas.org provides information on flooded areas, crashes, areas likely to flood, and road construction, but it only applies to state maintained roads, not county or city maintained ones. Rescues have been taking place throughout the night, both from homes and flooded vehicles, emphasizing the importance of avoiding the risk.
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