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I-95 was temporarily shut down at Griffin Road due to flooding

Updated on: June 13, 2024 / 1:40 PM EDT / CBS Miami

Part of I-95 shut down due to flooding

MIAMI - The Florida Highway Patrol temporarily shut down traffic on Interstate 95 southbound at Griffin Road in Broward County on Wednesday due to flooding on the highway.

Southbound traffic was diverted at Sunrise Blvd. and vehicles were allowed back on the highway at Stirling Road.

Officials said there was one vehicle flooded in the area with no reported injuries. Contractors were called in to pump the drainage system.

Elsewhere, the rain was making it difficult for commuters to get home during rush hour.

Our traffic cameras showed heavy delays on all South Florida highways.

Mauricio Maldonado

Mauricio Maldonado is a digital editor for CBS Miami and has been a digital journalist in the South Florida area since 1997. Mauricio started at the Miami Herald in 1990 and transitioned over to their online team in 1997. In 2001, he moved north to lend his talents to SunSentinel.com, where he spent 17 years. Mauricio has been with CBS Miami since 2018.