- October 9, 2024
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Volusia County has secured two Intracoastal Waterway low-rise drawbridges, Highbridge and Main Street, into the down position. Bridge operations for boat traffic are suspended until after the storm. They will resume after the bridges have been inspected and cleared for operation.
The county enacts high-rise coastal bridge closures for vehicular traffic when determined necessary by the emergency management director in coordination with the Volusia Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement under the following conditions:
As Hurricane Milton approaches, Volusia County officials will continue to closely monitor weather forecasts and assess potential impacts on bridge safety. Volusia County remains prepared to implement safety closures if weather conditions warrant.
The Ocean Walk Garage is open to the public, free of charge. Residents with vehicles in low-lying, flood-prone areas are allowed to utilize this resource to protect cars from flooding.
There will not be security on-site, and parking is at the risk of the vehicle owner. Residents are advised to take normal safety precautions, such as locking their vehicles and removing valuables. The garage will resume normal operations Friday, Oct.11, depending on the impact of the storm.
Volusia County will continue coordinating with state officials and the National Weather Service to assess potential local impacts from the storm. Residents can stay updated by downloading the Volusia Emergency Management app, following the County’s social media channels, or visiting www.volusia.org.
Residents are urged to tune in to the Volusia County press conference at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, to receive the latest updates on Hurricane Milton's potential local impacts. The press conference will be live-streamed on the Volusia County Emergency Management Facebook page, the County of Volusia’s Facebook page, YouTube, and www.volusia.org.
