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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 16, 2014
Contact: Terry Woster at 773-3178 or Kristi Sandal at 773-3265
Flash Flooding Hampers Travel along I-29 South of Sioux Falls
PIERRE, S.D. – State officials are advising no travel on Interstate 29 and other highways in the area south of Sioux Falls because of flash flooding and limited visibility caused by a severe storm moving through the area Monday evening.
Heavy rain driven by high winds has reduced visibility and created flooding along Interstate 29 south of Sioux Falls and on some nearby highways, state officials say. Water is over the south bound lanes of I-29 between exits 59 and 62, and traffic is being flagged through temporarily.
Other areas where flash flooding or high water has caused difficulties are on the I-29 on-ramps at the Canton exit, S.D. Highway 11 in the area of 259th and 274th, U.S. Highway 18 at S.D. 115 and S.D. 11 and on I-29 near the Lennox and Harrisburg exits.
Travelers in the area are urged to use extreme caution. Many motorists have pulled to the side of the interstate to wait out the storm. Others are traveling 20 mph to 30 mph in conditions of limited visibility. Travelers are cautioned they may encounter areas of standing water or flooding unexpectedly in the storm area. The impact of the storm is rapidly changing, and road conditions could change quickly.
Motorists are reminded not to drive through water over roadways. Travelers are urged to visit safetravelusa.com/SD or to call 511 to check latest road conditions in their area.
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