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Fulton County Highway Department Announces Two Road Closures Near Knox
POSTED 11:35 a-m 5/16/9 The Fulton County Highway Department has closed two roads, located near the Knox County line, because of flooding.

Officials late Saturday morning reported Fulton County Highway 20 west of Avon and Fulton County Highway 2 south of London Mills are both closed to all traffic. Both roads have barricades and signs in place indicating they are closed.

Both roads are submerged in water as a result of several inches of rain in the area on Friday and into Saturday morning. Officials say motorists should not attempt to drove on the roads that have been closed, or any others that have substantial water on the pavement.

Fulton County officials say flooded roads can be reported to the sheriff's department at (309) 547-2277.
05 16 09 by Newsroom
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