Trigg County officials are reminding drivers to observe barricades and not put themselves or the lives of first responders in danger.
Trigg County Emergency Management Director David Bryant issued the warning following a report of a water rescue Monday morning involving someone driving around a barricade and attempting to drive through a flooded roadway.
click to download audioBryant says don’t drive on roadways where water may have receded until barricades are removed and the road is reopened.
click to download audioHe says roads are improving in Trigg County, but several are still closed due to flooding and high water.
click to download audioBryant says the repair work at Burge Creek bridge on Kentucky 272 is continuing to hold to keep that section of the road open.
click to download audioHe adds if anyone needs assistance, contact the Trigg County 9-1-1 non-emergency number at 270-522-8888.
click to download audioTrigg County received more than 14.3 inches of rainfall during the past week, with