Road in Minden Hills crumbles as flooding continues

Flooded roads are wreaking havoc around Central Ontario.

Authorities are warning motorists to obey posted signage while the Township of Minden Hills continues to be under a state of emergency due to excessive flooding.

Police urge motorists to adhere to road closure signs, as a literal break in the road could be on the other side of the closure, pictured in a video posted by OPP Central Region.

An officer is shown standing in front of a road where the pavement has crumbled into pieces.

“Please obey all road closure signs. Not only is it unsafe, it’s also an offence,” the officer says.

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Officials are also advising people to consider avoiding the area where possible and for seasonal residents to postpone their visit until conditions improve.

Crews are making headway with repairs to damaged roads.

Bobcaygeon Road is operational once again with the roadway now open, giving access to Scotch Line and Deep Bay Road.

The Sunnybrook Bridge and Loggers Crossing bridges remain closed.

The Township has continued to provide updates to the public through its website since it declared a state of emergency on Tuesday.

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