Bridge Closed Between Chesco and Montco

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — The Phoenixville Office of Emergency Management at noon Tuesday reported a bridge was closed temporarily between Mont Clare and Phoenixville, in order to allow water to recede after heavy morning rains.

Emergency management officials ask motorists to please plan an alternate route of travel between Montgomery and Chester counties.

The morning forecast called for almost 3 inches of rain per hour, the Schuylkill River was only expected to rise to just above minor flood stage, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association.

Phoenixville Emergency Management said today, "This much rain could cause flash flooding and a significant amount of water on roadways. If you're on the road today and you're not sure if your car will make it through standing water, just be safe and don’t even try."

The emergency management office warned, "If there are barricades on the road, they’re there for a reason, and that reason is your safety. We promise, nobody has the time or energy to randomly put up barricades with the sole purpose of inconveniencing you. Do not drive around, and do not move them."

The office reported there will be high winds, and reminded residents that if they lose power, to report the outage to PECO at 800-841-4141, and not to call 911.