Moist roads have an effect on journey in Omaha metro following heavy rain

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Drivers had been suggested to count on moist roads for the morning drive within the Omaha metro Wednesday.

Early Wednesday, Jaret Lansford with First Alert 6 Traffic warned commuters to be prepared for the potential of downpours and slippery roads.

“Slick conditions will be possible; be especially cautious on ramps, curves and interchanges,” Lansford writes within the Traffic weblog.

Multiple crashes had been reported within the metro beginning shortly after 6 a.m. Wednesday. First, there was a crash on westbound I-80 close to 84th that brought on the left lanes to be blocked.

There was a car in a ditch on northbound JFK approaching Fairview as nicely that impacted drivers.

Then, there was one other crash on eastbound I-80 approaching forty second that left the middle lanes blocked. Heavy delays had been anticipated right here simply after 6:30 a.m.

Shortly earlier than 7 a.m., there was a crash at 84th and Cornhusker and at about 7:30 a.m. there was a crash at 145th and Canopy.

A crash additionally occurred on southbound JFK between F and L with delays that prolonged again to the I-80 interchange. Maple close to a hundred and twentieth additionally noticed a crash, together with 72nd and Grover.

Another crash on eastbound I-80 close to 84th, in addition to westbound Highway 370 close to 96th, impacted site visitors.

“Slow down as you head out, you’re going to need that extra time as you head out the door,” Lansford says.

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