Update: Parts of I-70 closed due to flooding

Update: 5:06 p.m.

ODOT officials say the westbound lanes of I-70 near State Route 79 have reopened. Traffic is moving slowly in that area. Crews are working to reopen the eastbound lanes.

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The Ohio Department of Transportation announced Friday that portions of Interstate 70 in Licking county are closed due to flooding.

Officials say I-70 west near exit 142/ U.S. 40 and I-70 east between S.R. 158 and S.R. 79 is closed due to flooding.

For the latest road updates, you can visit the website OHGO.com.