Overnight rainfall has led to multiple road closures in the region due to flooding.
According to updates from the CCE Central Dispatch, which provides 911 services for Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Emmet counties, road closures as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14 include Rogers Road east of the Barber Road intersection in Emmet County, West Slater Road in Cheboygan County, East Lake Street in front of the Petoskey Department of Public Safety’s fire station, and U.S. 31 from the D&W Plaza to Division Road in Petoskey. Large amounts of water are also reported at Thumb Lake Road near Hetrick Road and at Resort Pike and Williams Road.
Flooding had previously caused a section of M-119 north of Harbor Springs to wash out between Island View and Division Road.
Residents should avoid these areas and find alternate routes while the flooding persists.
CCE noted there is high water across its entire coverage area.
“Please avoid areas of high water, drive slow, have patience and give yourself extra time in your travels as you might need to find different routes,” the Facebook post states.
In Cheboygan County, the sheriff’s department, Cheboygan County Emergency Management and Cheboygan County Road Commission are urging all residents and travelers to use extreme caution while driving.
According to an April 14 Facebook update, many roads across the county have areas of standing water. Drivers should remember:
Further updates can be found at facebook.com/CCE911 or by signing up for Be Alert notifications.
This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Flooding causes road closures in Northern Michigan, officials urge caution
Reporting by Jillian Fellows, The Petoskey News-Review / The Petoskey News-Review
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