UPDATE: Roads in Salisbury Closed Due to Flooding
UPDATED 1-10-24; 3:15 p.m.–Due to rising tides and runoff from last night’s storm, the City of Salisbury has closed several streets in the downtown area. The intersection of Baptist and Main is closed in all four directions. East Market Street is closed between Baptist and Poplar Hill Streets. And Market Street is closed West of the Wicomico County Library next to Lot 11.
Fitzwater street remains closed between West Main and Pearl. Lake Street is currently closed between Route 50 and West Main as well as between Burton and King.
UPDATED 1-10-24; 1:15 p.m.–Due to rising tides, The City of Salisbury has been forced to close two sections of Lake Street this afternoon. Barricades are being placed on Lake Street between Route 50 and West Main as well as between Burton and King. Fitzwater street remains closed between West Main and Pearl. City policy is to close flooded streets until we are sure the area is safe. Crews will continue to monitor the situation and make necessary changes to traffic patterns.
Earlier Post:
The City of Salisbury closed portions of Fitzwater and Lake Streets due to flooding from last night’s storm. Fitzwater Street remains closed between West Main and Pearl, while two sections of Lake Street were closed during the night and early morning but are now open. The next high tide is at 2 p.m., and the City will be monitoring the water level and closing any roads if necessary. Flooded streets will remain closed until the area is safe. They ask that you keep that in mind and use caution as you move about the City today.
