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Texas, Louisiana Consider Closing I-10 As Water Rises

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AUSTIN (CBSDFW.COM)  – Excessive rainfall could have a huge impact on traffic in and out of Louisiana and Texas.

Flooding along the Texas-Louisiana state line has resulted in the states of Texas and Louisiana considering closure of Interstate 10 near the state line as early as Tuesday morning.

If that becomes necessary, it will significantly impact east-west traffic in that area and beyond the region.

Click here for the latest details from TxDOT overnight.

You can also follow @TxDOT on Twitter and TxDOT on Facebook for updates.

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