Flooding on 101 Freeway in Boyle Heights Causes Delays for Commuters
A broken water main in the Boyle Heights area caused partial flooding on the 101 Freeway, leading to disruptions for thousands of commuters on Wednesday.
Break in Water Main Causes Flood
The broken water main was reported at around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Boyle Avenue and Second Street, near the Fourth Street exit, according to the California Highway Patrol. This caused flooding on the 101 Freeway.
Partial Closure of 101 Freeway
Both sides of the freeway were initially closed, but the northbound lanes later reopened. The southbound lanes, however, remained blocked through the morning rush hour. California Highway Patrol officials initially hoped to reopen the stretch around 9 a.m., but they later extended the SigAlert for an additional three hours while crews continued to clear water from the lanes.
Reopening of 101 Freeway
Around midday, the two left lanes were reopened on the southbound freeway, and all lanes were open about an hour later.
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**Frequently Asked Questions**
Q: Why did the 101 Freeway experience flooding?
A: The flooding was caused by a broken water main.
Q: How long were the 101 Freeway lanes closed?
A: The northbound lanes reopened, but the southbound lanes remained closed through the morning rush hour.
Q: When did the 101 Freeway fully reopen?
A: All lanes reopened around an hour after midday.
Q: Why was the SigAlert extended?
A: The extension was necessary to allow crews to complete the cleanup of water from the lanes.
