Flood waters keep Canadian County streets closed
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By Robert Medley
Published: August 20, 2008
EL RENO — Roads closed Tuesday because of high water remained off limits today to motorists in El Reno and Yukon, officials said.
Two intersections closed in Yukon are at State Highway 66 and Foreman Road and at Wagner Road west of State Highway 4, said Klare Ly, Yukon city spokeswoman.
Ly said police have written 12 tickets and one warning to people who ignored traffic control barriers and drove into high water. The fine can be up to $246 for ignoring the traffic barriers, Ly said.
Ly said State Highway 4 is open, but police are keeping a close eye on it. She said the city was not getting more rain this morning.
In El Reno, city spokesman Terry Floyd said Banner Road at State Highway 66 remained closed. A woman and two children were rescued from the area Tuesday by firefighters. No one was injured.
Floyd said he does not yet have a damage estimate to property where flooding has occurred.
Other El Reno closings are at Elm Street between Alfadale Road and Radio Road, Alfadale Road between State Highway 66 and Jensen Road, Ash Street between Reno Avenue and Keith Street.
Also, Lake El Reno is closed until further notice, Floyd said.
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