Due to washouts and some overland flooding on certain sections of highway, there are some road closures to be aware of:
- Highway 10 from the Ashville Junction at Highway 5 to PR 488 East of Swan River is closed except for local traffic.
- Highway 20 from Camperville to Cowan is open for local traffic only, except between 12 to 15km East of Highway 10.
- PR 367 from Highway 10 to PR 366.
- PR 366 from 18km North of Grandview to PR 367.
- PR 366 from the junction of PR 367 (Blue Lakes) North to PR 485.
- PR 271 from Highway 10 to Highway 20.
- PR 489 from Highway 20 to PR 271.
A little further North, Highway 10 is now closed at Bell River. There are also spots of overland flooding on Highway 10 a few kilometers South and North of Mafeking. The RM of Mountain does not recommend travelling on municipal roads.
The Municipality of Ethelbert has declared a State of Emergency due to flooding in the area. They are urging residents to avoid travelling on rural roads if possible.
The RM of Mossey River is also advising caution if travelling today. The Sifton Waste Transfer site is closed today due to road closures.
The RM of Grandview is also dealing with some washed out roads and does not recommend travel if possible.
We will keep an eye on when the highways are re-opened.
