Alder: City might have to close lane of East Washington Avenue due to flooding

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The city of Madison is continuing to deal with the aftermath of Monday’s record-breaking rainfall and flooding, and now city officials are preparing to close another near east side street.

East Johnson Street was closed Wednesday night from First Street to Baldwin Street for flooding.

Residents and city crews started preparing for flooding Wednesday night along the Yahara Lakes as well.

Alder Ledell Zellers posted an update on her city blog, saying city officials are preparing to reroute traffic to Williamson Street if East Washington Avenue becomes impassable.

“Water is up higher than predicted,” Zellers wrote. “We’ll probably need to start closing the right lane of East Washington this afternoon or night.”

Zellers said parking enforcement will be posting “no parking” signs on Williamson Street starting around 10 a.m. Thursday.

The signs will be in effect until Friday, but may be extended longer if necessary.

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