The spring snow melt this week is pushing river levels higher and putting a number of roads under water. Here are some current and pending flood-related road closures, and a warning from authorities that it is illegal to drive on roads that are closed. Motorists who are caught doing so can be fined up to $1,000 and/or sentenced to 90 days in jail. In addition, if travelers need to be rescued from a closed road, other expenses and penalties will apply.
Authorities also remind motorists to not drive through standing water, even if a road is open.
St. Paul
• Water Street/Lilydale Road from Hwy. 13 to Plato Boulevard: closed.
• Warner/Shepard roads from Childs Road to Ontario Street: Closes at 10 p.m. Sunday.
• 2nd Street between Kellogg Boulevard and Sibley Street: Closes at 10 p.m. Sunday.
• 4th Street between Willis Street to Commercial Street: Closes at 10 p.m. Sunday.
• Jackson and Sibley streets between Warner Road and Kellogg Boulevard: Closes at 10 p.m. Sunday.
St. Paul Public works will reconfigure Jackson and Sibley streets to allow two-way traffic to access surrounding businesses and parking ramps.
