Cars stranded on interstate ramps
Yesterday’s flooding has stopped freeway traffic between eastern and western Vermont.
Interstate 89 remains closed tonight in both directions between the Montpelier and Middlesex exits. Additionally, the northbound lanes are shut down between the Berlin and Montpelier exits. The closures are necessary because of excessive water on the roadway and the inability of drainage system to keep pace with the volume of water, state police say.
The northbound closure began at about 5:15 p.m., and the southbound closure began at roughly 6:30 p.m. This section of I-89 will remain closed indefinitely. Once the water recedes, crews from the Agency of Transportation must perform inspections to ensure the roadway is safe before AOT can reopen the interstate.
Because of ongoing, extensive flooding elsewhere in the area, as of 10:50 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2023, there are no passable detours around the closed sections of I-89. Motorists should avoid the area. U.S. Route 2 is experiencing multiple closures west of Montpelier all the way to Richmond.
AOT reported that all vehicles were able to navigate safely off the interstate before the highway was closed. However, the Vermont State Police is aware of reports that an unknown number of vehicles are stranded in the vicinity of the on-ramps to I-89 northbound and southbound in Montpelier. There are no reports of immediate threats posed by high water, but the vehicles are unable to move due to flooding and road closures in the area.
The state police is coordinating a response to this situation, determining the level of public assistance needed, and working to help vehicles travel southbound on the interstate from this location. Anyone who is stuck in this traffic should stay with their vehicles and call 911 if waters begin to rise or other life-threatening situations occur.
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Categories: Weather
Has anyone seen the videos of the entire city of Montpelier underwater?
Has anyone taken note of the fact that this storm essentially emanated in the state of Delaware & has, thus far, concluded with catastrophe in Montpelier, VT?
Job 31:3 – “Is it not calamity to the unjust…And disaster to those who work iniquity?
Is this “climate change”? Or is this the direct result of He who holds dominion over the climate and indeed the entire earth?
If I’m not mistaken, I heard Governor Scott say at the press conference they started planning for this last week? If so, no heads up given for people to prepare? Better prepare now as the ground is waterlogged and more rain forecast – landslides and sinkholes likely going to happen. The local media and governement officials are not responding the same as Irene or May of 2011. Montpelier officials telling residents to move to higher floors in their buildings? Praying for all those stranded and responding best they can.
I’d been thinking the same thing, and looking for a good Bible quote that fits the situation. Noah comes to mind.
I think we very much need to have a trained volunteer citizens group around the state that can help handle these sorts of emergencies. The communication has been bad. Yes it was a lot worse than expected but we should plan for that possibility., I know that Montpelier didn’t advise that more than a small area might flood. There are many vehicles under water behind the downtown hotel. I don’t believe store owners realized how bad it could get and they were badly damaged. We need people who would be able to help people evacuate, help with flooded homes, clear out retail stores etc. And better communication is needed for sure!
“The Lord is good to those who wait for him, a refuge on the day of distress, Taking care of those who look to him for protection, when the flood rages; He makes an end of his opponents, and pursues his enemies into darkness.” Nahum 1:7-8
Hopefully no food trucks can get into Montpelier. Those demonrats are too full of hot air already.