Update #1: June 22, 10:30 a.m.
Lac Ste. Anne County says crews have been working to identify areas impacted by flooding, erosion and potential washouts since early this morning.
Officials say a detailed list of confirmed road closures and other significant impacts will be released later this afternoon, once assessments are completed. In the meantime, all non-essential travel on county roads is discouraged, and the 60 per cent axle weight road ban and haul permit suspensions remain in effect.
Additionally, the Northern Gateway Public School Division reports that all bus routes in the county are cancelled for the afternoon.
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Lac Ste. Anne County has issued an overland flood alert following heavy rainfall over the weekend.
According to the Alberta Emergency Alert, issued at 6:58 p.m. on June 21, localized flooding has caused the following road closures:
- Township Road 564, from Highway 33 east to Range Road 25
- Township Road 540, between Range Roads 31 and 32
- Township Road 574A, between the Town of Mayerthorpe and Highway 43
In addition to the closures, a 60 per cent axle weight road ban has been implemented on all county roads, existing haul permits have been suspended and all non-essential travel on county roads is not recommended until further notice.
If you do need to travel, officials say to exercise extreme caution and be prepared for detours, delays or closures.
Updates will be available on the county’s website and social media.
