Your feedback will guide our efforts to improve safety, reduce flood risks, and enhance the reliability of critical transportation routes. Please take a few minutes to share your experiences and suggestions.
Low water crossings are essential components of our transportation network, allowing vehicles to cross streams and rivers at ground level. However, during periods of heavy rain or flooding, these crossings can become impassable and hazardous. We need your help to ensure that our low water crossings remain safe, accessible, and resilient, even during severe weather events.
Why this Matters:
- Flood Risk and Safety: Many low water crossings in Lawrence County are vulnerable to flooding. When roads become submerged, they pose a serious risk to drivers, residents, and emergency responders.
- Community Impact: When a crossing floods, it can isolate parts of the community, disrupt daily travel, delay emergency services, and affect local businesses. By assessing these crossings, we aim to minimize disruptions and improve overall safety.
- Resilience Planning: Resilience is the ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive events. By improving the design and functionality of these crossings, we can make Lawrence County's transportation system more resilient and better prepared for future challenges.
What We're Looking For:
- Flood-Prone Crossings: Let us know which crossings frequently flood or become hazardous.
- Traffic Delays and Detours: Have certain crossings caused you delays or forced you to take a detour? Share your experiences.
- Safety Concerns: Tell us if you’ve noticed any dangerous conditions, such as poor visibility, lack of signage, or structural damage.
How to Participate:
- Interactive Map: Click on the map to mark the location of any low water crossings you want to comment on. Add feedback directly onto the map for each crossing.
- Survey Questions: Answer a few quick questions about how often you use these crossings, whether you’ve experienced any flooding or delays, and what improvements you’d suggest.
- Spread the Word: Encourage your neighbors and fellow commuters to participate. The more feedback we gather, the better we can plan for a safer and more resilient transportation network.
