If you are thinking about crossing either the 5th street or 17th street bridge today, think again. Flooding has forced the closure of both bridges. Many other bridges such as the condensory are also shut down.

Massive flooding has forced emergency officials to close the bridges and several streets as flood waters rise. BC Hydro is also expected to be forced to release large amounts of water from the dam which will not help the situation.

As of 9:30 this morning the Dyke Road (into Comox) was still open, but it is expected that it will not remain so for much longer.

Word is schools are also closing early, so it is advised to just stay home and avoid the heavy congestion as people try to figure out how to cross the river!