Travel restrictions remain; Trash collections delayed by storm
Much of our area remains under travel restrictions this morning. Bartholomew, Brown, Johnson and Jackson Counties are under orange travel watches this morning, while Decatur, Jennings and Shelby counties are under red travel warnings.
Under an orange travel watch, only essential travel is recommended and conditions are threatening to the public. A red travel warning means travel is restricted to emergency workers only and you should refrain from all travel. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security says you should comply with necessary emergency measures, cooperate with public officials and disaster services and comply with directions of officers.
Bartholomew County Emergency Management says that side streets and some county roads are still snow covered and hazardous in areas. Officials say if you must travel, you should allow extra time to reach your destination. And they say to be sure to clear your vehicle of snow and ice prior to driving.
The slick roads and blowing snow have also hampered efforts to operate city services such as trash collection.
According to the Columbus Department of Public Works and Safety, trash and recycling routes were suspended Monday. Due to hazardous road conditions, trucks repeatedly got stuck on the streets and officials decided it was unsafe and inefficient to try to continue the services. Monday’s collection routes will resume today, while normal Tuesday routes will remain on schedule as planned.
A list of neighborhoods that were missed Monday in Columbus:
- Any addition South of Tipton Lakes Blvd.
- W 2 Mile House Rd.
- Woodcrest
- Knolltop
- Carya Sq.
- Holly Hills
- Harrison Ridge
- Harrison Green
- Shoreview Ct
- Shadowbay
- Any addition E of Terrace Lake Rd to Woodland Farms Dr.
- Deer Creek
- Persimmon & Yokewood Ct.
- Catalina Dr.
- Fox Ridge
Similarly, Seymour’s Department of Public Works is reporting that trash and recycling crews had to stop work for the day, as they repeatedly got stuck along their routes. The city says that they will pick up again when the road conditions improve, although when that will be has yet to be determined.
Photo courtesy of City of Seymour Department of Public Works.