Bridge Street Reopens Following Flooding In Phoenixville

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Flooding led to multiple road closures in Phoenixville for a time Thursday evening.

Bridge Street was shut down between Hall and Taylor Alley, while Church Street is shut down at Gay Street. The roads were reopened within a few hours.

Flooding hit several major roadways in the region, including portions of Routes 422, 100, 724, and others. Dozens of water rescues were underway around the area as of 7 p.m.

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Schulylkill Township Police warned that flooding was either underway or highly likely on Valley Park Road, Whitehorse Road, Jug Hollow Road, Creek Road, Pothouse Road, and West and East Evergeen roads.

If at all possible, residents should try to stay off the roads.

Authorities remind motorists who do drive to always turn around when they come to standing water or a flooded roadway.