Wednesday, October 23, 2024 6:24PM
Southbound 101 Freeway shut down in Boyle Heights due to floodingAll southbound lanes of the 101 Freeway were shut down in Boyle Heights Wednesday morning due to flooding following a water main break.
BOYLE HEIGHTS, LOS ANGELES () — All southbound lanes of the 101 Freeway were shut down in Boyle Heights Wednesday morning due to flooding following a water main break.
The flooding was reported around 1:32 a.m. at 4th Street, according to the California Highway Patrol’s traffic log.
At one point, both sides of the freeway were completely closed, but the northbound lanes were reopened around 4 a.m. Video from the scene showed a large amount of water that overtook the freeway.
At 9 a.m., the CHP said all southbound lanes would remain shut down for another three hours.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said the flooding stemmed from a break in an 8-inch water main. Water was shut at 3 a.m. and was expected to be restored some time Wednesday afternoon.
Boyle Avenue was also closed between 4th and 5th streets.
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