MAJOR ROAD DAMAGE NEAR INDEPENDENCE FOLLOWING OVERNIGHT STORMS

  

Some Washington County roads in the north part of the county are undergoing major reconstruction after being inundated with rain from Wednesday night’s storms.

Washington County Engineer Wesley Stolz says the Independence area received around 6 inches of rain, leading to significant damage on Rocky Hill School Road and at the intersection of Seeker Road and Old Independence Road.  Stolz said the downpour was primarily located on the eastern side of Precinct 3 and the western side of Precinct 1.

According to Stolz, crews from Engineering and Development Services hope to have Rocky Hill School Road back open by the end of the day today (Thursday).  Meanwhile, the shut-down at Seeker Road and Old Independence Road is anticipated to last for several days, possibly into next week.