CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. -- Detours were in place for hours after flash flooding closed stretches of the Powhite Parkway and Chippenham parkways in Chesterfield County Saturday, but both routes reopened Sunday.
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VDOT officials said flooding had closed all lanes of the Chippenham Parkway near Route 1 as of 7:45 p.m. The ramps to Jefferson Davis Highway were also closed.
Officials later said the parkway would be closed overnight "until water levels have receded and crews have evaluated the road."
That stretch of the parkway had reopened by about 10:15 a.m. Sunday.
All lanes of the Powhite Parkway were also closed at the toll plaza near Chippenham Parkway due to flooding as of 4 p.m., according to VDOT.
Eastbound traffic is being diverted at Chippenham Parkway and westbound traffic is being diverted at Forest Hill Avenue.
The Powhite reopened around 12:15 a.m.
Zack Hurst captured video of the flooding around 5:15 p.m. Saturday.
"River of water on the other side," Hurst said. "I don't know if you can see it very well through the trees, but boy you can hear it. My God. That is insane."
Powhite Parkway/Route 76 (Chesterfield) - All eastbound and westbound lanes are closed at the toll plaza near Chippenham Parkway (Rt. 150) due to flooding.
— VDOT Richmond (@VaDOTRVA) August 15, 2020
Eastbound traffic is currently being diverted at Chippenham Pkwy. Westbound traffic is being diverted at Forest Hill Ave. pic.twitter.com/Bvm9vqhCHW
Additionally, the exit for Bank Street on I-95 in Petersburg was closed because of flooding.
"The closure will be in effect until water recedes," VDOT officials said. "Please plan accordingly and use an alternate exit."
A woman captured video of a high-water rescue around 11:30 a.m. after a driver got stuck on the flooded road.
Two people helped her to safety, the video shows.
VDOT offered drivers these tips as rain continues:
· Never attempt to move or drive around road closure barriers, cones, or signs. Closures are in place for motorist safety, and crews will reopen the road as soon as it’s safe to do so.
· Limit travel if possible until flooding subsides.
· If you must travel, use headlights and windshield wipers to maximize visibility. Reduce your speed, as wet pavement can impact traction.
· If you see high water on a road, always “turn around, don’t drown” and call VDOT at 800-367-7623 to report the blockage.
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