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UPDATE: Bartholomew County elevated to Red Travel 'Warning', other local counties are Orange 'Watch'

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7:29 PM

Courtesy-IDHS

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. – UPDATE: As of 8:00 a.m., Bartholomew County has elevated its travel status to a WARNING (Red) due to hazardous road conditions.

The travel status of Bartholomew, Brown, and Decatur Counties is at the "Red" WARNING level; Johnson, Jennings, Jackson, and Shelby Counties are at the "Yellow" ADVISORY status.

Here are the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) advisory travel levels and what they mean:

  • WARNING - The highest level of local travel status means that travel may be restricted to emergency management workers only; individuals should refrain from all travel and cooperate with local officials
  • WATCH - Conditions are threatening the public's safety, and only essential travel, such as to and from work or for emergencies, is recommended
  • ADVISORY -  Travel is hazardous, and drivers should use caution, slow down, and allow extra time to reach their destinations; unnecessary travel should be avoided

Continue to monitor road conditions, follow guidance from local officials, and check the IDHS Indiana Travel Status Map before heading out.

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