Flooding closes West Melbourne roads and relocates polling places on Election Day

Flooding has closed several roads and intersections in West Melbourne, according to an update issued at 8 a.m. Tuesday.Drivers were urged to travel safely and slowly, particularly near flooded neighborhoods, where wakes from passing vehicles could push water into homes.Areas closed as of 8 a.m.The update listed the following closures:Minton Road northbound at Henry AvenueMinton Road southbound at U.S. 192Haven Drive at Morris CourtHaven Drive at U.S. 192Sheridan Road at John Rodes BoulevardMinton Road from Calvary Chapel Melbourne to Carriage GateThe notice also listed “U.S. 192 to John Rodes Boulevard Northbound” as closed, without specifying the road or exact segment.Officials said they were continuing to evaluate flooded areas for safe travel.Flooding has also forced several Brevard County polling places to relocate for Election Day. Voters should check their assigned location before leaving home.Flooding and Election Day travelFollow Channel 9’s Election Day coverage for the latest