Flooding triggers 101 Freeway lane closures in Boyle Heights

LOS ANGELES - A water main break triggered lane closures on the 101 Freeway in the Boyle Heights area Wednesday, causing major traffic backups for the morning commute.

The busted main was reported around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Boyle Avenue and Second Street near the Fourth Street exit, causing partial flooding on the freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.

CHP officials initially hoped to reopen the stretch of southbound lanes around 9 a.m., but they later extended the SigAlert for an additional three hours while crews continued efforts to clear water from the lanes.

The SigAlert was canceled around 1 p.m.

SkyFOX over the scene showed major congestion all the way from downtown Los Angeles. 

A total 47 residences were impacted, and officials reported sidewalk and street damage.