HALIFAX CO., Va. – UPDATE- July 12, 10:30 a.m.
The sinkhole on Route 58 over Winns Creek in Halifax County has been repaired, the road is back open and the detour has been removed, according to VDOT. ,
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UPDATE - July 11 at 3:45 p.m.
All secondary roads, except for Buckshoal Rd, are now open.
Currently, Hwy 58 (Philpott Rd.) remains closed.
UPDATE - July 11 at 10:30 a.m.
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said the following roads are still closed as of Friday morning:
- US 58 East, from Henderson Road to Hudson Drive
- East Hyco Road, from Ponderosa Road to Philpott Road
- Lowery Road, from North Fork Church to E Hyco Road
- Boyds Ferry Trail, from Ramble Road to Buckshoal Road
For more information, visit VDOT’s website and zoom in to view the highways affected.
UPDATE - July 10 at 8:30 a.m.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has provided an update on the road closures in Halifax County following flooding earlier this week.
Authorities report that Route 501 over the Hyco River has reopened, and the detour has been removed. Thanks to dropping water levels, crews were able to inspect the Hyco River structures early Thursday morning and confirmed they are safe for travel. Routes 710 (Bethel Hill) and 714 (Woodsdale) are now open as well.
However, Route 96 (Virgilina Road) remains closed, along with Route 58 between Route 119 (Calvary Road) and Route 699 (Wilkins Road).
Currently, at least six roads in Halifax County remain closed.
VDOT urges drivers to exercise extreme caution and never attempt to drive through flooded roadways.
“Just 6 inches of fast-moving water can knock an adult off their feet; 12 inches can carry away most vehicles,” VDOT warned. “Turn around. Don’t drown.”
UPDATE - July 9 at 12:30 p.m.
Several roads remain closed due to flooding in Halifax County, according to the sheriff’s office.
As of Wednesday afternoon, here’s a look at what roads are still closed:
- Route 58 - Philpott Road ( Sink Hole and Slope Failure, abutment repairs needed)
- Route 96 - Virgilina Road
- Route 501 - Huell Matthews Hwy
- Route 601 - Buckshoal Road
- Route 710 - Bethel Hill Road
- Route 711 - Denniston Road
- Route 714 - Woodsdale Road
- Route 730 - Ramble Road
- Route 738 - Kingswoods Road
- Route 744 - E. Hyco Road
- Route 741 - Lowery Road
For more information, visit VDOT’s website and zoom in to view the highways affected, which are highlighted in red.
ORIGINAL STORY - July 8 at 3:30 p.m.
Multiple roads have been closed in Halifax County due to flooding in the area Tuesday, according to the Halifax Co. Sheriff’s Office.
Videos have been shared from the bridge located at the Hyco River on Huell Matthews Hwy and Denniston Road. According to authorities, several people say it’s the first time they have seen flooding to the extent it is currently under the bridge.
The following roads are closed at this time and the road advisories are as follows:
- Route 501 (Huell Matthews Highway) near Route 96 (Virgilina Rd.) due to flooding from the Hyco River
- A separate section of Route 96 (Virgilina Rd.) nearby, also due to flooding
- Route 58 between Route 119 (Calvary Rd.) and Route 699 (Wilkins Rd.) due to a sinkhole
Take Route 58 East toward Sandy Fork, turn Right onto Route 49. Continue on Route 49 into North Carolina to connect to Route 501 near Roxboro. Further West, Route 58 is closed between Route 119 (Calvary Rd.) and Route 699 (Wilkins Rd.) due to a sinkhole. The detour for this one also goes into North Carolina: Right on Route 119, cross NC state line, left on William Barker Rd., left on Cunningham Rd, continue on Route 699 back to Route 58. These will be long-term closures. VDOT will share details as to when the roads can be reopened once that information becomes available.