By Sheldon Spackman

Spring run-off leads to downtown road closure

Apr 21, 2018 | 2:45 PM

Localized flooding from Piper Creek’s spring run-off in downtown Red Deer has led to a portion of 43 Street to be closed off to traffic for now.

Officials with the City of Red Deer say 43 Street has been closed between 48 Avenue and 49 Avenue in behind the Baymont Inn and Suites.

Barricades are up and detours in place so motorists and trail users are reminded to obey all signs posted in the area and use caution as crews continue to monitor the nearby creek levels.

It’s expected they will return to normal in a few days.

Elsewhere, Waskasoo Creek is currently flowing at full capacity so City crews are sandbagging low-lying areas along the creek through downtown. Rotary Park and Barrett Park are also closed due to flooding.

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In addition, areas of Waskasoo Park have some localized flooding so crews are preparing to sandbag low points there should the water in the creek continue to rise.

In the meantime, residents are reminded that water levels can change quickly during the spring melt, so extreme caution is urged around any body of water at this time.

People and their pets are asked to stay away from local water bodies for now.

Officials do note however that water levels so far this year are below flood levels.