San Jose: Flood closes southbound Hwy. 87 lanes early Thursday

Flooding shut down some lanes of state Highway 87 near state Highway 85 in San Jose early Thursday morning, prompting authorities to urge drivers to avoid the area.

Around 5:10 a.m., the California Highway Patrol said two southbound lanes of Highway 87 north of Highway 85 were flooded, creating risky driving conditions. An estimated time for reopening was not immediately available.

Drivers were advised to seek alternate routes or use caution since the water on the roadway can be...