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Two Polk County roads closed due to rain damage

Rain washed away part of Upper River Road past Hitch Drive, leaving a large hole in the roadway (Polk County 911 Emergency Communication District).
Rain washed away part of Upper River Road past Hitch Drive, leaving a large hole in the roadway (Polk County 911 Emergency Communication District). Rain washed away part of Upper River Road past Hitch Drive, leaving a large hole in the roadway (Polk County 911 Emergency Communication District).

Two roads in Polk County closed Saturday afternoon after sustaining rain damage.

Rain washed away part of Upper River Road past Hitch Drive, leaving a large hole in the roadway.

Benton Springs Road going toward Chilhowee Mountain is also closed due to a washout past the road’s switchback, according to Polk County 911. All houses on the road remain accessible.