Road advisories in Washakie County

Due to record rains this week, some roads are closed.

Washakie County Road and Bridge Director Randy Chenoweth reported that Cottonwood Road is closed near the Washakie/Hot Springs County Line and Winchester road was closed at the west side of the Marathon Tank Farm. It reopened by 11 a.m. Tuesday but there was still some water running across the road near the tank farm. Drivers were asked to use caution when traveling on this road.

Lane 17 in the South Flat area is closed due to flooding. There is an estimated 7 ft. water flow over the slab. Barricades are in place. Reopening time is unknown.

Lane 4 is closed to public access and is open to residents only. There is water on the road.

Cottonwood road is still closed near the county line. Access for Washakie County residents is not affected.

Emergency Management Director Mike Orona said, “Motorists should always use due caution when driving through standing or flowing water. The best advice: turn around-don’t drown.”

More on the impact of the rains in Worland will be published in Wednesday's issue of the Daily News.