Valparaiso, IN – A travel advisory is now in effect across unincorporated Porter County as of 3:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the Porter County Emergency Management Agency. Officials say snow-covered and slippery road conditions have prompted the county to lower its travel status to an advisory level.
According to the agency, the advisory will remain in place until further notice. The alert applies specifically to unincorporated areas, meaning roads outside city and town limits. Officials caution drivers that routine travel may be restricted in certain areas due to hazardous conditions.
Residents are urged to use caution when driving and to avoid travel if possible. “A Travel Advisory means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation,” the agency noted in its public release.
Motorists should expect reduced visibility and slick surfaces, particularly on rural and county-maintained roads. Drivers are advised to allow extra travel time, reduce speeds, and keep emergency kits in their vehicles.
The county will continue to monitor weather and road conditions throughout the evening and provide updates as needed.
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