Stretch of Interstate 20 buried underwater, shut down in both directions

A portion of Interstate 20 in Louisiana was closed on Wednesday morning due to flooding.

The highway was closed in both directions between Exit 61 (Gibsland/Athens Exit) and Exit 55 (Ada/Taylor Exit) in Bienville Parish, around 10:30 a.m.

According to the Daily Journal, both the east and westbound lanes are covered in nearly a foot of water.

Flash flood warnings are in effect until Wednesday evening. There is no estimated time of reopening.

Check back for updates.


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