Flooding on Rt. 4 at Lincoln Bridge in West Woodstock

Flooding across Route 4 in West Woodstock by the Lincoln Bridge, late morning Wednesday.

The situation with rising water and the ice jam around Lincoln Bridge in West Woodstock has been addressed.

Update, 2/23 at 4:30 pm: The ice was moved out by the town excavator and the river is flowing normally, police confirmed. Route 4 is safe for travel as of mid-afternoon Wednesday.

Update, 2/23 at 10:10 am: Route 4 is still open but has a lot of water across the road past the Lincoln Bridge going west. There are police and town road crews posted on each side of the flooded section. The state has not shut down the road as of yet. Motorists are advised to seek alternate travel routes and use caution.

Update, 2/23 at 8:16 am: Bridges and Fletcher Hill Road are closed. A large excavator is on its way to try to break up the ice jam along Route 4 in West Woodstock so the water can drain, according to police. This post will be updated.

From Woodstock Police tonight, 2/22:

Because of the rain we are expected to receive tonight there is flooding possible along Route 4 in the area of the Lincoln Covered Bridge due to ice jams.

Possibility of flooding in low lying areas is also possible. WPD Officers will be monitoring the ice jams in the area of the Lincoln Covered Bridge as well as the Woodstock Mobile Home Park for flooding during the evening and overnight hours.

WPD requests that if flooding of roads or low-lying areas is observed to please call Woodstock Emergency Services at 802-457-1420 to report it. In addition, motorists are advised to use caution in the area of Rte 4 from the Lincoln Covered Bridge west towards Bridgewater.

Thank you for your assistance!