CHELSEA, MASS. (WHDH) - Flooding temporarily shut a major road in Chelsea Tuesday evening, state police said.
Heavy rainfall led to lane closures on a stretch of Route 16 during rush hour, with cars driving up on the sidewalk to avoid huge pools of water.
Motorists were told to expect delays.
#MAtraffic #MAflood Rte 16 EB & WB in #Chelsea. Lane closures now in place. Expect delays. pic.twitter.com/hB5t015uPO
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) July 14, 2020
Mass DOT crews racing to clear storm drains on route 16 @Stringerjoe457 after the skies opened up leaving drivers stalled out #7news pic.twitter.com/bsSX8B9Ljy
— Steve Cooper (@scooperon7) July 14, 2020
The road reopened around 7 p.m.
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