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City of Courtenay updates floodwatch

The State of Emergency continues today in the City of Courtenay, Wednesday, December 10, 2014.

The City will continue to monitor levels and coordinate flood response with BC Hydro and Emergency Management BC.

The City appreciates that BC Hydro is doing everything they can to manage the water levels that are in their control.

The City would also like to thank the public for their cooperation during this flood event.

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Road & Intersection Closures

These closures continue from yesterday, as water levels remain high and tides continue to be a concern.

Road Closures

Comox Road CLOSED from Highway 19A bypass (by Kia dealership) to Old Island Highway
Old Island Highway from Comox Road to Headquarters Rd.
5th Street Bridge CLOSED
Dove Creek Road at the Dove Creek Bridge CLOSED
Puntledge Road & Tsolum Road CLOSED
Intersection Closures

Old Island Highway at Headquarters Road
Ryan Road at Highway 19A bypass
Comox Road at Highway 19A bypass
Anderton Road at 5th Street
5th Street at Cliffe Avenue
Please obey traffic control signage and/or traffic control personnel.

Facility Closures

The Lewis Centre is CLOSED again today and programs are cancelled.
The LINC Youth Centre is CLOSED again today and programs are cancelled.
Trail Closures
The Courtenay Riverway / Airpark Walkway is CLOSED
A portion of the Rotary Riverside Trail has been CLOSED since late November due to a slope failure
Caution is recommended alongside ALL local rivers, as river levels are exceptionally high and currents are strong

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We will post updates on the City website at www.courtenay.ca and on the City of Courtenay Facebook and Twitter channels as they become available.

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