VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Tidal conditions from Hurricane Irma shut down the Turnbull Bay Bridge in New Smyrna Beach Sunday while high winds caused officials to shut down Dunlawton Bridge in Port Orange.
The Granada Bridge was closed to eastbound traffic Sunday evening in Ormond Beach. The westbound lanes remained open, city officials said.
The Granada Bridge is closed to eastbound traffic. The westbound lane will remain open. https://t.co/waWUyELpcp
— City of Ormond Beach (@ormondbeach) September 10, 2017
Due to the storm conditions, Turnbull Bay Bridge became submerged and was impassable, Volusia County officials said.
Motorists should avoid the area.
Drivers heading east should detour using Williams Road and those driving west should stay on U.S. 1, officials said.
All drivers were urged to stay off Volusia County roads and residents should not try to walk or wade through flood waters.
“Just six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of fast-moving water can sweep your vehicle away,” Volusia County government said in a statement.
Underground or downed power lines could also cause the flood waters to become electrified, officials said.
The Turnbull Bay Bridge in New Smyrna Beach is underwater due to tidal conditions from Hurricane Irma. Motorists should avoid this area.
— Volusia EMER MGMT (@VCEmergencyInfo) September 10, 2017
Motorist should detour around the Turnbull Bay Bridge in New Smyrna Beach. Eastbound use Williams Road. Westbound detour and stay on U.S. 1.
— Volusia EMER MGMT (@VCEmergencyInfo) September 10, 2017
Avoid flood waters. Just six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of fast-moving water can sweep your vehicle away.
— Volusia EMER MGMT (@VCEmergencyInfo) September 10, 2017
Avoid flood water as it may be electrically charged or hide dangerous debris or places where the ground is washed away.
— Volusia EMER MGMT (@VCEmergencyInfo) September 10, 2017
New Smyrna Beach's north and south causeways are closed due to high winds. One westbound lane on the north causeway is open to go west.
— Volusia EMER MGMT (@VCEmergencyInfo) September 10, 2017
The Dunlawton Bridge in Port Orange is now closed due to high winds.
— Volusia EMER MGMT (@VCEmergencyInfo) September 10, 2017
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