Rt. 58E flooded, traffic rerouted through Franklin
Published 10:46 am Thursday, September 22, 2016
- Flooding occurred at the Exxon service station on Armory Drive. -- Stephen H. Cowles | Tidewater News
FRANKLIN
Traffic is being rerouted through downtown Franklin following the closing of U.S. Route 58 East due to flooding. According to VDOT, both north and southbound lanes on Delaware Rd. (VA Route 687) are also flooded and have been closed.
“We’re asking state police and any off-duty officers to come in and assist with traffic control,” said Captain Timothy Whitt of the City of Franklin Police Department.
Isle of Wight and Southampton County school districts have both closed for the day.
The road closure on Route 58 between Franklin and Courtland caused traffic to be rerouted through the city on Armory Drive, resulting in lengthy backups. Police and State Troopers have been out directing vehicles. — Stephen H. Cowles | Tidewater News
