Benton County, IN – Road conditions across Benton County have rapidly worsened Friday afternoon as snow and ice create slick, hazardous surfaces. The Benton County Sheriff’s Department is urging drivers to avoid travel if possible and to stay off the roads until conditions improve.
According to Sheriff Cox, deputies have been responding to several slide-offs as drivers struggle to maintain control on icy highways and county roads. Law enforcement officials are working to assist stranded motorists but warn that wrecker services are backed up due to the volume of incidents.
“The conditions are really deteriorating,” the department stated in a public alert. “If you have to be on the road, please use caution. All roads in Benton County are slick and hazardous.”
Motorists who become stranded are asked to contact the 911 center and report their location but to expect possible delays as emergency crews manage multiple calls.
Residents are encouraged to stay home through the evening and monitor official updates as freezing temperatures continue to impact visibility and road safety across northwest Indiana.
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