Roads, low level crossings continue to close in Rhineland
Spring run-off continues to make its way east and, as a result, the Municipality of Rhineland is reporting additional road and low-level crossing closures.
Road Closures Updated as of April 16 2023 9:30 AM
1.Road 9N from west of PR 306 to Road 15W near the Blumengart Hutterite Colony
2.Road 15W south of Road 12N the bridge is closed
3.Road 12NW between Section 3-3-3W & 34-2-3W
4.Road 12W from PR 201 to Road 3N has been closed due to water going over the road.
5.Road 11W from PR 201 to Road 4N
Run-off begins to arrive in R.M. of Morris
The R.M of Morris is advising residents that low level crossings throughout the Municipality are starting to fill or be covered in water.
Officials are asking residents to avoid these areas at this time.
Portage Diversion gates open as Overland Flood Watch Issued for Winnipeg and Eastern Manitoba
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is advising the public that recent warm temperatures have initiated spring thaw and surface run-off has begun in most southern and central Manitoba basins.
The centre is issuing an overland flood watch for eastern Manitoba including Winnipeg and areas east of Provincial Trunk Highway 75. The watch will be in effect until noon tomorrow.