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Police shut down numerous West Nipissing roads. See the list here

'Should the situation worsen there will be no access granted'

Flooding has caused a number of roads to be closed by police in West Nipissing.

See: West Nipissing declares state of emergency

As of 3:45 p.m. emergency services said there are several road closures due to flooding.

Only local traffic access is being allowed.

"Should the situation worsen there will be no access granted," stated Sgt Nathalie Rifou of the West Nipissing Police. "Emergency services are continuously assessing the situation."

Here's a list of road that are closed:

  • Alouette Rd from Eugene going east
  • Lamarche Rd
  • St Jean Rd
  • Pellerin Rd
  • Blake Rd
  • Argo Rd
  • Comeau Rd closed at Eugene Rd
  • Gerard Rd
  • Eugene Rd closed from Comeau Rd to the lake.
  • Minnehaha Bay/ Twiggs
  • Hillman Rd
  • Old Aubin Rd
  • Quesnel Rd closed from #1079 to the end of the road
  • Quesnel Rd closed from #1111 to the end of the road.

Anyone that may have been away from their property during the day and requires access are urged to call 705-753-1171 or 705-753-1234.


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