King Tides Cause Flooding, Close I-93NB Exit
BOSTON (CBS) -- Some of the highest tides of the year were causing flooding and road closures along the coast Tuesday afternoon.
Massachusetts State Police said that the King Tides, as they are known, caused the flooding of Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester's Savin Hill area, and the closure of the I-93 North exit ramp to Morrissey Boulevard.
Morrissey Blvd in Savin Hill area is flooded from King Tide. 1 lane each direction open. Expect delays. Rt93NB ramp to Morrissey closed.
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) October 18, 2016
Read: What Are King Tides?
One Twitter user posted a video of high tides in Seabrook:
@RyanBretonWX @MattNoyesNECN @pbouchardwx High tide coming in at Browns in Seabrook. #kingtide pic.twitter.com/Fy1OlQ1JhL
— Joel Albair (@Joelalbair) October 18, 2016
Flooding was also taking place in Gloucester Tuesday afternoon.
The high tides are expected to continue through Wednesday.