Lakeshore Road expected to open after flood today in Mississauga

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Published January 7, 2023 at 8:50 am

Mississauga flood Lakeshore

The latest update on the road closures due to the water main break that originally occurred on Thursday that created sinkholes in the area will open today.

It is anticipated that Lakeshore Road between Ibar Way and Lorne Park Road will re-open around 3 to 4pm today.

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Background:

A major artery through Mississauga has completely flooded due to a broken water main and their were two trapping motorists.

According to Peel Regional Police, they received a call about the break at Lakeshore Rd. and Lorne Park Rd. at 4:36 p.m. Two drivers were trapped by the onrushing waters with one climbing up to the roof of his vehicle.

Fire crews arrived on the scene by 5:30 p.m. and have since gotten the man down from the roof. Per Peel police, they are now working to get the other driver out of their car.

Numerous residents in the area have also called 911 to report flooding in their basements.

As a result of the bust water main, police have closed down Lakeshore Rd. for about 2.5 kilometres between Lorne Park Rd. and Mississauga Rd.

In addition to police and fire, both Ontario and Peel Region repair crews are at the scene working to repair the break. However, they have no estimated time of repair as yet.

Update 6 p.m.: Heavy flooding continues on Lakeshore Rd. and crews are continuing repair work. Police have confirmed that no one has been hurt in the flood.

Update 9:30 p.m.: Repair crews have managed to shut off the flow of water under Lakeshore Rd. However, the break has not yet been fixed and the road will remain closed overnight for repairs and clean-up.

 

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