Media Release 23-15 Road Conditions and Closures Update for April 11, 2023
For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
Tuesday April 11, 2023
1:15 PM
Release #23-15
Subject: Road Conditions and Closures Update - April 11, 2023
Due to flooding and severe washouts, the following roads remain CLOSED:
- Milburn Road
- Milburn Road is closed due to a combination of a severe washout and a flooded road section. The washout is approximately 1km East of Gelert Road and the flooded section is approximately 2km East of Gelert Road.
- Upper Dutch Road
- Upper Dutch Road is open to local traffic only. High water levels are flowing over the road at low points. All culverts are functioning; however the volume of water exceeds the culvert capacities. Repairs will be completed when water levels allow.
Residents should not attempt to drive through these areas.
The following roads remain open with restricted passage. Drivers should use caution and watch for signage and markers:
- Buller Road
- Water levels have dropped, and water is no longer on the road. The road has sustained some washout damage on the shoulder. Drivers should use caution in the area. Roads crews will be in the area completing repairs as soon as possible.
- Conway Road
- Conway Road is partially washed out. The road is passable; however, drivers should use caution. The washout is marked with orange pylons.
- Devil's Lake Road
- Temporary culvert repair has been completed. Drivers should use caution when passing through the area and watch for bumps and uneven ground. Further repairs will be completed when water levels permit.
- Geeza Road
- The washout on Geeza Road has been repaired, however drivers should still use caution while traveling in this area until water levels drop.
- Swinson Road
- Water levels have dropped, and water is no longer on the road. The road has sustained some washout damage on the shoulder. Drivers should use caution in the area. Roads crews will be in the area completing repairs as soon as possible.
Davis Lake, Murdoch and Soyer’s Lake Roads have been reopened.
These road closures and restrictions will remain in effect until road conditions are deemed appropriate for reopening.
As information to residents, many shoulders and hills have washed out from the significant rain events in the past 72 hours. Staff continue to ensure culverts remain functional and handle the volume of rain received and in the forecast. Repairs will be made as weather and conditions allow.
We want to remind the public to use caution around area lakes, rivers, creeks and other water sources such as ditches, as high water levels and swift currents can create unstable conditions.
Avoid driving on any roadways that are underwater, as road conditions may be unstable and dangerous.
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Contact Information:
Mike Timmins, Director of Public Works
Township of Minden Hills
PO Box 359, 7 Milne Street
Minden, ON K0M 2K0