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Here are latest Bartholomew County road closings, high water areas

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 3:45 PM

Courtesy-CPD

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Emergency Management (BCEM) has announced its latest list of Road closings and high water areas to avoid as of 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 7.

Several areas across the county are experiencing high water and road closures due to continued flooding. Waters are beginning to recede, but the process has been slowed due to the rain on Saturday.

BCEM implores drivers to avoid driving through flooded roadways and use alternate routes.

Roads Closed:   

  • 800S – between Azalia and SR11    
  • Tellman Rd – between Indianapolis Rd and 200W
  • Tulip Drive – between Marshall and Reeves Drives    

High Water Reported: 

  • 300E – between 500S and 600S
  • 8100 block of 330W

Closed Recreation Areas:   

  • Several sections of the People Trails    
  • McCulloughs Run Park     
  • Mill Race Park    
  • Noblitt Park    
  • Tannehill Fishing Site

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