The water levels continue to rise in Fredericton.
The New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization has issued the evacuation of several parking areas in the capital city because of flooding.
Drivers won’t be using St. Anne’s Point Drive to get on or off the Westmorland Street Bridge. It’s currently closed due to flooding. pic.twitter.com/K7N8IaGSls
— Brad Perry (@BradMPerry) April 27, 2018
Here’s a better view of St. Anne’s Point Drive in #Fredericton. Drivers will have to use Westmorland Street to access the bridge. pic.twitter.com/wG1g1m6pCV
— Brad Perry (@BradMPerry) April 27, 2018
While waiting for a flight home from the US, Premier Brian Gallant told Reporters, “It’s important that all New Brunswickers take note…especially if they live near the St John River, “It’s important for residents to be aware of any flooding that is currently happening or the potential of flooding that could happen. Things like going to higher ground if your property is near a waterway of it is prone to flooding.”
Fredericton has passed flood stage and Jemseg and Maugerville are expected to follow by Saturday.
Flood waters have forced some road closures in the province. A list of the latest road closures is available online: https://t.co/nINt5Lreoj
— NB-EMO / OMU-NB (@NBEMO_OMUNB) April 27, 2018
“People should be aware if they are driving where there is water covering the road, that there could be pot holes or other things that they should drive very carefully and limit their travel,” Gallant adds.
#nbemo #omunb pic.twitter.com/UbaBLZslHl
— NB-EMO / OMU-NB (@NBEMO_OMUNB) April 27, 2018
Officials from the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization are advising residents from the northwestern point of the province to Quispamsis to be on alert.
New Brunswickers are encouraged to keep a close eye on River Watch and the New Brunswick EMO.
Here’s a better idea as to just how fast the water is flowing down the Saint John River today in #Fredericton. pic.twitter.com/T7By9xeWvH
— Brad Perry (@BradMPerry) April 27, 2018
Quite a bit of water flowing through the Mactaquac Dam this morning, just up the river from #Fredericton. pic.twitter.com/1AL0sQrQz9
— Brad Perry (@BradMPerry) April 27, 2018
