2200EDT – May 2012 – Thunder Bay Flooding Update – Edward Street Bridge Closed

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Neebing River Bridge at Edward Street 1500EDT May 28 2012
Neebing River Bridge at Edward Street 1500EDT May 28 2012 Photo by Joe O'Blenis

THUNDER BAY – Continued threats of more rain and rising water levels on the Neebing River have raised concern that the bridge over the Neebing at Edward Street may need to be closed to attempt to protect the bridge.

Thunder Bay Police are advising that the Bridge at Edward Street and Parkway is closed due to rising water and debris accumulating under the bridge. It has been determined by Thunder Bay Fire/Rescue working in conjunction with road that the conditions have become unsafe.

There are many areas of the city still struggling with flooding.

Here is a video shot by Greg Alexander of the East End:

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