(KLZA)--The flooding that has closed Interstate 29 between the Iowa state line and St. Joseph has moved the bulk of that  north and south traffic to Highway 75 in Nebraska and Kansas.  

There was one fatality wreck in Nemaha County, Nebraska in March but so far that is the only fatality.

Nemaha County Sheriff Brent Lottman says his department and others are not staffed to deal with the the added traffic from the interstate and the variety of driving patterns you observe.

Sheriff Lottman says the amount of traffic can be frustrating for patrol officers.  When an officer does observe a violation, with the amount of traffic and depending on the location, the officer may not be able to get turned around to make a stop.

Lottman says the Nebraska State Patrol has been helpful with patrolling Highway 75.

The Sheriff urges everyone to be patient and for local drivers to  use alternate routes if possible.

When Interstate 29 will reopen is unknown.  Lottman estimated that in 2011 floodwaters and road repairs kept I-29 closed for approximately five months.