KENORA—Water spilling over onto roads and affecting passageways to local businesses and property, is still a concern in Kenora.
Specifically, residents were informed about this problem and how it is affecting Highway 17. The township put out a notice indicating that, “On Highway 17 in the Dingwall Ford/Days Inn area of the City, the water is encroaching onto the main roadway from both sides. The City’s goal is to keep the roadway open as long as possible, however, motorists respecting the impact to the surrounding business is a significant factor.”
The township further stated that Highway 17 between Dingwell Ford and Days Inn has become an area of great concern, as the levels of the lake has now filled the storm sewers trapping the water in roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks.
The city added that, “Water is encroaching onto the main roadway from both sides. The City is closely monitoring the depth and the impact of safe passage to motorists.”
They are asking the public to slow down, respect other motorists and travel through the area safely.
