EDMONTON – Sunday night’s thunderstorm is causing a major headache for commuters Monday morning.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued shortly after 10 p.m. Sunday and it started pouring rain shortly after that.
The heavy rain led to flooding in several parts of the city.
Cars were stuck in deep water at an underpass on Yellowhead Trail and 127 Street.
There was also flooding at 121 Street and Yellowhead, and parts of Mill Woods also reportedly experienced high water levels due to flooding.
Monday morning, the traffic lights were out eastbound and westbound on the Yellowhead from 124 Street to 107 Street.
The underpass at St Albert Trail the Yellowhead was also flooded Sunday night and was causing traffic delays Monday. Due to the flash flooding, westbound Yellowhead Trail at St. Albert Trail was totally closed Monday morning.
Westbound traffic is being diverted up the St. Albert Trail off-ramp and back down the on-ramp on the other side. Due to morning rush hour volumes, it is anticipated that there will be major delays and the City is advising motorists to use alternate routes.
The City of Edmonton is assessing the situation and will re-open the area to traffic once repairs have been made and the area is safe for commuters.
For more information on Edmonton, visit: www.edmonton.ca/transportation
Sunday night saw Stadium LRT station flood. Trains weren’t able to stop at the station after the storm hit.
There was about a foot of pooled water on the platform and no one was being allowed in.
Edmonton Transit System ran buses Sunday night as an alternative.
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