Water currently overflowing Barren County roadways

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Water is currently over the following roadways in Barren County:

Highway 70 at the Barren-Metcalfe line.

Merry Oaks-Railton Road near Howser Road.

Highway 1297 near South Barren VFD Substation.

847 Goodnight Hiseville Road

Poynter Road Closed to Through Traffic – Cross-tiles washed out.

Sexton Lane

Oak Ridge School Road

Crews have been dispatched to these known locations.

All roadways are being closely monitored by the Transportation Department and Emergency Management personnel.  Motorists are urged to use extreme caution when approaching water covered roadways.  Turn Around – Don’t Drown.

The monthly testing of the outdoor warning sirens has been postponed, due to current weather conditions.  Residents should be advised that if the outdoor warning sirens are sounded, this indicates a true emergency and residents are advised to tune into local media outlets for further information.

This January 1, 2022.

Micheal Hale

Barren County Judge/Executive