Damage done to the levee system during the mid-November flooding has the potential to allow flooding to occur at lower river levels.
Posts published in November 2021
There was a traffic backup stretching nearly 4 miles when the announcement to reopen the lane was made.
Rain is forecast to begin late tonight and continue through Thursday morning.
"Please do not panic, make any necessary preparations now."
Alternate routes around the slide area are either closed or also reported to be impacted by water and/or debris over the roadway.
City officials said the wastewater treatment plant had discharged 9 million gallons.
"Life safety will continue to be our number one priority through this flood event."
The closures are due to the dangers in getting to and from schools due to flooding.
Over 2.5 inches of rain had been reported during the 48-hour period prior to when the slide was reported.