Don Valley Parkway reopens after flooding

Thestar.com
Feb. 5, 2019
Stefanie Marotta

The Don Valley Parkway has reopened after flooding caused closures on Monday night and into Tuesday morning.

The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority issued a flood watch warning at 8:15 p.m. Monday, attributing the excessive water to melting snow as the weather warmed after a week of sub-zero temperatures.

The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority issued a flood watch warning on Monday night and cautioned residents to avoid underpasses and low-lying areas.

“The recent warm temperatures and precipitation have caused widespread melting of the snowpack throughout the GTA watersheds,” the TRCA said in a statement, adding that water levels could continue to rise.

The TRCA said that people should be cautious around bodies of water and avoid travelling in low-lying areas and underpasses.