AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — After heavy rainfall led to the closure of I-40 at Washington Avenue on Monday, both the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the City of Amarillo are taking steps to address the recurring flooding issues on the roadway.
TxDOT acknowledged the problem in a statement, saying, “TxDOT is aware of the flooding issues at this intersection during periods of high-rainfall intensity. We are actively looking at solutions to mitigate flooding at this area to improve the safety for the traveling public. We strongly urge drivers to avoid travel, if possible, during heavy rainfall events.”
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