Officials Warn of Flooded Roadways, Other Related Issues
Posted/updated on: March 10, 2016 at 4:38 am
EAST TEXAS — Numerous reports of flooded roads and water over bridges in the East Texas area. According to KETK, emergency crews responded to a high water rescue in Lindale at County Road 452 and 484. Tyler police responded to a high water rescue around 6:15 Wednesday morning at East Erwin Street and South Fleishel Avenue, near Hillside Park. Tyler Street Department crews set up barricades at flooded intersections. The City of Tyler Streets Department has closed Martin Luther King at East Gentry / 271 due to flooding. The road will remain closed until further notice. Officials advise drivers to take precaution and drive slow. And remember, turn around, don’t drown.
