Traffic & Transit
Flooding Closes I-680 In Fairfield: Police
A flood advisory was in effect until 6:45 p.m. Wednesday.
FAIRFIELD, CA — Southbound Interstate 680 was closed mid-day Wednesday due to flooding in Fairfield, according to police.
The closure was announced as of 10:45 a.m. between Gold Hill and Marshview roads, police said. As of 3 p.m., one lane had reopened but another remained closed, with all lanes expected to be open by 8 p.m.
"Drivers are urged to drive slowly and obey all traffic control measures," police said.
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The flooding came as rain fell in Fairfield on Wednesday, with the accumulation expected to continue through the day, and a chance of thunderstorms overnight, according to the National Weather Service. A flood advisory was in effect until 6:45 p.m. Wednesday.
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