(UPDATE: Lakewood has been reopened.)
Intense flooding forced the closure of Lakewood Blvd. between Willow and Spring, as the tunnel that runs underneath the Long Beach airport runway quickly flooded with water and debris and crews are working around the clock to clear the way.
A press release indicates that crews hope to have one northbound and one southbound lane open by Thursday morning. We will post updates as they are made available.
In the meantime, drivers are encouraged to use Clark Avenue, Bellflower or Cherry Street instead of Lakewood.
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