Virginia: Rain, Wind, and Minor Flooding Reported in Lynchburg District; Route 601 and 636 Closed in Halifax County (as of 9AM)

LYNCHBURG – Tropical Storm Hanna is here and motorists may find travel difficult in portions of the Commonwealth today. The storm continues to drop considerable rain and produce strong winds and flash flooding warnings remain in effect for a number of counties in the Lynchburg District of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

As of 9:00 a.m. only two roads – Routes 601 and 636 in Halifax County were reported are impassable in the ten-county district; however conditions can change rapidly so motorists should be alert.
VDOT reminds motorists who must travel today to know the road conditions before they leave home. Motorists can call 511 Virginia from any cell phone or land-line, or can log onto www.511Virginia.org for the latest information.

Source: “Update: Hanna Makes Mark on Commonwealth.” VDOT. 6 September 2008, 9:00 AM.

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