Schuylkill Expressway Reopens After Lengthy Shutdown

Update, 11:50a.m.: The Schuylkill Expressway has reopened Monday morning after a lengthy shutdown due to torrential rain.

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Heavy rain overnight Sunday into Monday flooded parts of the Schuylkill Expressway in Montgomery County and Philadelphia, leaving some drivers stranded and ghastly delays for others.

Into Monday morning, I-76 eastbound was closed between I-476 in Conshohocken and the Belmont Exit in Philadelphia due to the flooding, according to authorities.

NBC Philadelphia reports that some drivers were on I-76 for more than six hours as the road ahead became completely impassable. Officials ultimately had drivers turn around and go the wrong way on the highway to escape the jam and flood via the nearest exit ramp.

Numerous accidents and disabled vehicles occurred overnight and into the morning commute hours.

No major injuries have been reported.

Lanes are also closed on I-95 due to heavy flooding, according to officials.

Through precipitation is coming to a halt, most of the greater Philadelphia area, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties, remains under a flood advisory. Local rivers and creeks could be overflowing onto the roadway in several areas. Flooding was expected to significantly impact the morning commute Monday.

Authorities remind all motorists to turn around when they see a flooded roadway, and not to drive through the water.

An Areal Flood Warning remains in effect for our region. Remember: NEVER drive through flooded roadways. Road beds may be washed out under flood waters. #TurnAroundDontDrown pic.twitter.com/Sda9qrtqnl
— Upper Uwchlan Township (@upperuwchlan) June 11, 2018

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