Annual occurrence, a little early, says Clarington staff member
Jan 25, 2010 - 02:15 PM
By Jennifer Stone
BOWMANVILLE -- Baseline Road, west of Liberty Street, is washed out and traffic is being re-routed in what Clarington CAO Franklin Wu calls an "annual occurrence."
Signs have gone up in the area, and traffic is being sent to other east-west routes, until the situation reverses itself.
"A couple of times a year, we get this condition," said Mr. Wu, who is acting director of operations. "Basically, we just have to wait for the water to subside."
This is a little earlier than the road, which is near Soper Creek, would usually wash out, Mr. Wu said.
"Usually, it's in the early spring, when we have a huge amount of water rushing, and the ice is not quite melted yet."
Mr. Wu couldn't say how long the road is likely to be closed.
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