The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department continues to remind drivers to obey barricades posted by the road department. The sheriff’s department tells us even if the barricades have been moved to the side of the road, it’s not a good idea to drive past them. Roads that were flooded still need to be inspected by engineers to ensure they’re structurally sound and can handle the vehicle traffic. According to the National Weather Service, more than half of flood-related fatalities involve driving. Flooding can weaken roads or cause them to wash out entirely, making driving through flooded areas dangerous. The Berrien County Road Department still has several stretches of road closed off to traffic.
Below is a list of the roads still affected:
