LANCASTER, Pa. — UPDATE (2:58 p.m.) Route 222 is now fully open both north and southbound.
Flooding from Tropical Depression Ida has shut down Route 222 in Lancaster County. The road is closed in both directions.
The flooding is located between Manheim Township and West Earl Township and was caused by the Cocalico Creek overflowing.
All Route 222 southbound traffic is being redirected to exit in Brownstown, while all northbound traffic must exit at Oregon Pike.
Route 222 is expected to be closed for several hours and motorists are urged to avoid this area and use alternative routes.
