Benton, IN – Residents across Benton County are being asked to stay home today as a winter travel warning remains in effect following a spike in crashes and slide-offs Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, the county saw double-digit roadway incidents between 2 p.m. and 11 p.m. yesterday as snow and ice made conditions treacherous. County commissioners issued a travel warning that remains active this morning, with officials urging drivers to allow plows full access to roads.
According to Sheriff Cox, county highway plow crews are actively working across Benton County but need roads free of parked or traveling vehicles to keep snow removal efficient and safe. The sheriff said county roads are improving slowly, but drivers should not expect safe travel conditions yet.
State and U.S. highways across northwest Indiana remain hazardous as well. According to INDOT, crews are out this morning but continue battling what officials described as an “icy mess” across major routes. Drivers statewide are asked to stay off highways until conditions stabilize.
Emergency services, including Benton County Public Safety groups and the sheriff’s office, are operating as normal and responding to weather-related calls.
Residents are encouraged to stay indoors today, avoid unnecessary travel, and allow crews time to clear both county and state roadways.
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