ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. — The Adams County government on Friday urged drivers to stay away from closed roads after recent rainfall caused flooding, erosion and sinkholes in the area.
Adams County said its public works team is closely monitoring roads and closing the ones where water is creating dangerous conditions.
Despite that, the county said, two vehicles have fallen into sinkholes while driving on closed roads in the past week.
In one case, an SUV fell upside down into a sinkhole on East 68th Avenue near Watkins Road. The driver was seriously injured.
The incident shown below happened on East 144th Avenue between Penrith Road and Converse Road. No one was hurt, but a county spokesperson said it might take some time to remove the truck due to concerns over getting crews on that road.
Officials said drivers should not drive around road closure warning signs or try to drive on closed roads, as the conditions can be extremely dangerous and even life-threatening.
Adams County said you can report any dangerous conditions or flooding by calling 303.288.1535. If there's an emergency, call 911.
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