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Underpasses remain closed

A portion of Glen Canyon Regional Park has reopened due to a drop in the water level in Powers Creek, but some local underpasses remain closed.

Minor damage to the trail from Brown Road south to the parking area off Gellatly Road has been fixed and is once again accessible to visitors, according to the Regional District of Central Okanagan. The area has been closed since April 20 because of flooding.

However, underpasses along the Mission Creek Greenway at the Casorso Road bridge and on the south side of Mission Creek at the Gordon Drive bridge remain closed until further notice.

The district says Mission Creek water levels have also dropped slightly over the past week but precautions are being taken due to the unpredictability of the spring runoff.  

Pedestrians and cyclists along the greenway are asked to use caution and only cross Casorso Road and Gordon Drive when it is safe. As well, motorists are asked to watch for greenway users who may be crossing the road in those areas while the underpasses are closed.

Regional Parks staff continue to monitor creek levels along the entire length of the Mission Creek Greenway Regional Park recreational corridor and throughout other regional parks. 

People are reminded that water levels in area creeks may rise unexpectedly and everyone, including pets, should stay safely back from creek banks, which may be slippery or subject to erosion from the spring runoff.

Boaters and those using Okanagan Lake boat launches are advised to watch for floating debris that may enter the lake as a result of the runoff. 



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