UPDATE - Traffic Alert: Numerous Roads Closed Due to Yesterday's Flooding Throughout the County

Rockland Daily Staff

UPDATE: 10:17 a.m.

Rockland County Executive Ed Day spoke this morning about the timeline Rocklanders can look towards concerning things getting back to normal. 

"The best news we've got is that there is no rain in the forecast for the next few days," Day told News 12. "That will help with the recession of water," Day shared. "I'm probably looking at days not longer than that because of the assistance that we'll get will be the water not feeding into these areas and allowing natural drainage to take place. "

UPDATE: 9:31 a.m.

The New York State Department of Transportation warns drivers not to drive around road-closed signage. 

"Before you travel, check http://511NY.org for the latest travel information," the DOT tweeted. "Heavy rainfall across NYS caused dangerous flooded roadways. Today, more rain is expected to produce widespread flash flooding in NYS."

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With the worst of the rain over after the incessant downpour, which caused extreme flooding and one death in Orange County yesterday, the following roads are closed due to flooding.

• Wesley Chapel Road between Spook Rock and Route 202
• Cedar Flats Road in Stony Point
• Route 6 from Route 32 and Route 17 in Central Valley to the Long Mountain Traffic Circle
  
• The Palisades Interstate Parkway from Bear Mountain Bridge to Exit 14
  
• The Bear Mountain Bridge is closed except for emergency vehicles
  
• The Popelopen Bridge/Route 9W North from Bear Mountain Circle in the Town of Highlands
  
• Bear Mountain State Park
• 7a Northbound ramp from the NYS Thruway to the Saw Mill River Parkway
• Route 218 (Storm King Highway/9W) in Orange County.

These closures are expected for the foreseeable future, per the State Police.