Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Ottawa, including part of Highway 417

Heavy downpour in Ottawa A brief but heavy storm dumped rain on Ottawa Thursday, June 6, 2024.

A heavy downpour of rain caused some isolated flooding on Highway 417 Thursday.

Ontario Ministry of Transportation traffic cameras showed flooding in the westbound lanes of the highway near Richmond Road and Bayshore Drive just before 4 p.m.

Two right lanes and the right shoulder were closed as a result of the flooding. Lanes reopened at around 5:30 p.m.

Ottawa police also reported flooding at the intersection of Gladstone and Bronson avenues Thursday afternoon.