EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Drivers in the Mesa area faced major delays after standing water Wednesday shut down all westbound lanes at Montecillo.
Officials reported backups and urged motorists to take an alternate route.
The closure was expected to remain in place until further notice.
This is a developing story; check back for updates.
Video shared on the popular social media account @therealfitfamelpaso shows a public bus drive through Mesa Street and water seeping inside.
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Bus drives through flooded Mesa Street at Montecillo in West El Paso. Sept. 23, 2026. Credit: FitFam
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