Updated May 12 at 9:51 a.m.
Municipal Road 55 in Naughton has fully reopened to traffic this morning after being flooded out on Tuesday.
The city and Greater Sudbury Police were forced to close the roadway on May 11 after a beaver dam gave way and swamped the road with water.
MR55 was closed all night and reopened this morning after the waters had subsided.
Updated May 11 at 9:57 a.m.
Municipal Road 55 between Koti Road and Bruno Street will remain closed until at least tomorrow morning, said the City of Greater Sudbury.
The road is closed after a beaver dam burst, flooding the road as a result.
Quick update - MR 55 between Koti Road and Bruno Street will remain closed until at least tomorrow morning. We'll update this info as it becomes available.
— Greater Sudbury (@GreaterSudbury) May 11, 2021
Original story
Greater Sudbury Police Services is reporting a closure at Sudbury Municipal Road 55 and Horizon Drive in Naughton due to flooding. The city said a busted beaver dam is to blame.
At the moment, crews are en route to assess the situation and determine the issue. Motorists are asked to stay away from the area and find an alternative route.
This story will be updated as more information is available.
ROAD CLOSURE - MR55/HORIZON DR in NAUGHTON - MR 55 is CLOSED at Horizon Dr in Naughton due to flooding. @GreaterSudbury crews are en route to assess the situation and determine the issue. Motorists are asked to stay away from the area and find an alternative route.
— Sudbury Police (@SudburyPolice) May 11, 2021
