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Flooding Closes Several Bellevue Roads Friday
A driver who attempted to clear standing water on Southeast 7th Place had to swim to safety after getting stuck Friday morning.
BELLEVUE, WA — Record rainfall in Western Washington led to urban flooding and standing water on Puget Sound streets Friday morning. In Bellevue, flooding prompted the closure of Eastgate Elementary School and led to a scary situation on Southeast 7th Place.
This scene on SE 7th Place near Lake Hills Connector shows why you should absolutely NOT attempt to drive through standing water. More info: https://t.co/Fonj3xVsCc List of road closures: https://t.co/vexyxK4mtF @BvuePD @BvueFD pic.twitter.com/pwCt17Wzyp
— Bellevue Transpo (@BvueTrans) December 20, 2019
Bellevue Police and Bellevue Transportation posted photos on social media showing a car stuck in the middle of Southeast 7th Place, near the Lake Hills Connector. According to police, the vehicle's driver swam to safety. County officials said drivers should never attempt to drive through standing water, as just one foot of rushing water is enough to carry away most cars.
We. Are. Not. Joking! Do not drive through high water. Luckily, this driver swam to safety. 12600 Blk SE 7th Pl is CLOSED! Please be careful! pic.twitter.com/Cb1HKYCIdO
— Bellevue, WA Police (@BvuePD) December 20, 2019
Friday afternoon, crews also closed a section of West Lake Sammamish Parkway to stabilize a failing culvert.
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West Lake Sammamish Pkwy closed btwn SE 26th St & Northup Way as a precautionary measure as crews stabilize a failing culvert. Use detour. Map attached. @BvuePD @bellevuewa @BvueFD Be safe, be patient. @CityOfRedmond @TheBSD405 pic.twitter.com/fVy5loJTcS
— Bellevue Transpo (@BvueTrans) December 20, 2019
More road closures were anticipated through Friday. Follow the latest traffic advisories via the city's website.
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