WGCL Road Report information courtesy of the Monroe County Highway Department.

For road condition information due to adverse weather contact the Indiana State Police at (812) 332-4400.

ROAD CLOSINGS
Rockport Road between Victor Pike & Koontz Road:
This area will remain closed through July 1, 2010 for road reconstruction and a bridge replacement. Detours are posted.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION
State Road 37 South, between Victor Pike and Dillman Road: This area will remain under construction with lane restrictions due to bridge repair, delays may occur. Please use caution and adhere to all Posted Work Zone speeds when traveling in this area.

Vernal Pike, between Woodyard Road & Curry Pike: This area will have workers in the right-of-way for tree removal the week of March 8, 2010, lane restrictions are possible, please use caution when traveling in the area.

SMITHVILLE TELEPHONE UTILITY CONSTRUCTION
Fairfax Road, from Moffett Lane south: Smithville Telephone will be working in the right-of-way from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm daily the week of March 8, 2010, lane restrictions are possible.

SMITHVILLE/LAKE MONROE AREA
Red Bud Heights Subdivsion, Ornamental Lane, Pointe Road from S. Pointe View Drive to Strain Ridge Road, Shady Side Drive, Society Lane, Smithville Road, Strain Ridge Road, Lakeview Hills Subdivision, Freeman Fields Subdivision: Smithville Telephone will be working in the right-of-way from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm daily the week of March 8, 2010, lane restrictions are possible.

CLEAR CREEK AREA:
Eagleview Subdivision, W. That Road, and S. Victor Pike: Smithville Telephone will be working in the right-of-way from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm the week of March 8, 2010, lane restrictions are possible.

01-06-10

More information on how to stay safe this winter from the Indiana State Police

Stranded In Cold Weather

With the temperatures below freezing, a vehicle becoming disabled can make for a life or death situation.

The Indiana State Police would like to offer a few tips that could save your life:

• Before you leave check the weather forecast and let someone know your route of travel.

• Always keep your gas tank full when driving in cold weather.

• Carry a winter survival kit in your car which is to include: blankets, flashlight, extra batteries, brightly colored cloth, sand or a bag of cat litter, shovel, candles and matches, non perishable high calorie foods, (nuts, raisins, and candy bars), newspapers (for insulation), a first aid kit and jumper cables.

• Do not leave your car if stranded, it is your best protection. Do not panic, an idling car only uses one gallon of gas per hour.

• Roll down a window a very small amount for fresh air.

• Make sure the car’s exhaust pipe is not blocked to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Leave your dome light on.

• If at all possible carry a cell phone, and call 911.

The tips provided sound simple and include several items to place in your car, but they could save your or a family member’s life.

For Indiana road conditions between December 1^st and March 31^st, call 800-261- ROAD (7623) or visit TrafficWise.IN.gov

01-06-10

Tomorrow will be probably the worst weather day yet of this winter.

Sgt. Curt Dernil has some tips for all of us on how to be safe on the roads when there is inclement weather.

Winter Weather Driving Tips

*CLEAR ALL WINDOWS.

*TURN HEADLIGHTS ON EVEN DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS.

*DON’T USE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE ROADS ARE SLICK.

*WATCH FOR BLACK ICE.

*BRIDGES, RAMPS AND OVERPASSES ARE THE FIRST TO FREEZE.

*REDUCE YOUR SPEED TO ACCOMMODATE ROAD CONDITIONS.

*INCREASE YOUR DISTANCE BETWEEN VEHICLES.

*DON’T DRIVE BEYOND YOUR CONFIDENCE LEVEL.

*KEEP A WINTER SURVIVAL KIT IN YOUR VEHICLE.

*BUCKLE EVERYONE UP, INCLUDING CHILDREN IN CHILD SEATS.

*PUT DOWN ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY.

*MOVE OVER AND SLOW DOWN FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES.

*FOR ROAD CONDITIONS: VISIT INDOT’S WEB SITE TrafficWise.IN.gov OR DIAL 1-800-261-ROAD, (7623).

Sorry about the ALL CAPS, but this is important.