Heavy rain and melting snow caused significant damage across western Newfoundland, including on the Port-au-Port Peninsula.
Motorists are advised that a section of Route 460 on the Port-au-Port Peninsula continues to be impacted by severe flooding and washouts. At this time, Route 460 is closed in both directions from Marches Point to De Grau.
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure officials, engineers and contractors are on site today to assess damage, make appropriate repairs and determine alternate routes where necessary. Motorists are encouraged to use extreme caution in the area, and to check NL 511 via the mobile app, nl511.ca or call 511 for updated driving conditions.
The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre has also been activated to Level 1 - Enhanced Monitoring. Necessary partners are engaged, and the situation continues to be monitored.
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