WHEATLAND, N.Y. (AP) — Officials say both eastbound lanes of the Thruway outside Rochester have reopened after both were closed because of flooding caused by heavy rains.
The Thruway Authority says the eastbound side of Interstate 90 was closed around 9 a.m. Monday by flooding between Exit 47 in Le Roy and Exit 46 in Henrietta, just south of Rochester.
State police say the left lane reopened around 10:20 a.m. and the right lane was open again about 20 minutes later.
Officials diverted all eastbound traffic off the highway at Exit 47 while both lanes were closed.
Heavy rains hit the region early Monday morning. The National Weather Service has announced a flash flood warning for parts of Monroe, Ontario and Livingston counties, through 12:45 p.m. Monday.
