Rising waters have reduced the Trans-Canada Highway to a single lane outside Fredericton, as New Brunswick officials warn residents of flood-prone areas to get out while they can.
Last Updated Wednesday, April 24, 2019 2:01PM EDT
The 1887-era building is normally about 20 metres from the water's edge. On Wednesday, debris-filled flood water lapped against the building. "Instead of using the word 'rising,' we're using the word 'jumped,' because that's what it has done this year. All of a sudden in less than 24 hours it's up two feet, it's up 39 inches, it's up."
Rising waters had reduced the Trans-Canada Highway westbound to a single lane east of Fredericton by Wednesday afternoon, and officials said the highway would be closed completely to traffic between Oromocto and Riverglade as of 7 p.m. Due to high water levels, the Trans Canada Highway, Rte 2, near Jemseg is reduced to one lane, westbound. Proceed with caution, reduce speed, watch for related signs.The provincial government said its offices in downtown Fredericton were open for essential services only, as flood levels in the capital were back at last year's levels.
Back in Gagetown, Marian Langhus is questioning if flood mitigation measures she took at her bed and breakfast after last year's flooding will be enough this year.
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