I-70 closed in Licking County due to flooding

Parts of Interstate 70 closed Friday in Licking County due to flooding in the area.70 east is currently closed at State Route 158 and 70 west is closed at the Gratiot exit (Exit 142), according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.ODOT expects the closure to last through the evening rush hour.Motorists should use US-40 as an alternate route.