ST PAUL, Minn. — The City of St. Paul will be shutting down various streets, parks, trails, and facilities this weekend due to annual spring flooding caused by rising water levels of the Mississippi River.
City crews temporarily closed Water Street/ Lilydale Road on Friday afternoon and will close Shepard Road/Warner Road on Sunday starting at 6 p.m.
The Mississippi River is measuring at a level of 10.52 feet as of Friday afternoon and is expected to crest above 18 feet. It is likely to reach moderate flood stage of 15 feet on Monday and could reach major flood stage levels of 17 feet by Wednesday, according to the city's website.
The following facilities and areas will also be closed due to rising water levels:
- Chestnut Plaza
- City House
- Crosby Farm Regional Park
- Desnoyer Trail
- Fish Hatchery Trail
- Harriet Island Pavilion and public dock
- Hidden Falls Regional Park
- Kelly's Landing
- Lamberts Landing
- Lilydale Regional Park
- Raspberry Island
- Robert Piram Trail
- Upper Landing
- Victoria Park
- Watergate Marina
Click here to see a full list of closures in the city.
"We want to remind people to be safe and always follow all posted signs when enjoying the river. Do not explore or go into any areas, trails, or roads that are closed due to the high water levels,” said Sean Kershaw, City of Saint Paul’s director of public works, in a statement.
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