The road closed in both directions on Saturday afternoon, according to Houston TranStar.
Houston TranStar reported on its website that the portion of the East Freeway is a "High Water Location" beginning at about 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, causing a closure on all main lanes and shoulders.
Houston TranStar cameras captured images of the flooding on the East Freeway on Saturday, including emergency crews redirecting traffic to exit the wrong way in order to avoid the high water.
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