UPDATE
Hamilton residents are being asked to stay away from certain areas near the waterfront trails after several flooding, debris and erosion prompted several closures.
The City of Hamilton and the Hamilton Conservation Authority closed the Desjardins Recreational Trail around 8 a.m. Tuesday after water from Lake Ontario breached a sandbag barrier and spilled onto the pathway.
The one-kilometre trail extends from the access road at Kay Drage Park, along the Chedoke Creek to Cootes Paradise, across the creek then on to the Desjardins Canal.
It is often used for hiking, walking, running, and cycling.
Morning Live videographer Sylvie Lendvay was reporting live from the trail early Tuesday and spotted some runners trying to make their way through the pooling water.
That’s dedication. @morninglive pic.twitter.com/s64lnsvEXH
— Sylvie Lendvay (@sylvie_lendvay) May 28, 2019
Shortly after noon, crews shut down parts of the Waterfront Trail, from east of Wild Water Works to the bridge beyond the Waterfront Trail Lookout Point. There are also restrictions due to damage near the Breezeway Trail at the Burlington Bridge. The Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail from Bayfront Park to Princess Point and the York Street High-Bridge stairs to the Bayfront Trail have also been closed.
The City of Hamilton and @Hamilton_CA have closed sections of the Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail and Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail due to flooding, debris and erosion caused by high water levels. Details: //t.co/fPRbL7THJe #HamOnt pic.twitter.com/hFYLAM6p75
— City of Hamilton (@cityofhamilton) May 28, 2019
Officials are monitoring the near-record-breaking levels and say they are about a metre higher than normal.
Hamilton is expected to continue to experience patches of rain Tuesday throughout Thursday.
Update: they’ve closed down the Desjardins rec trail for safety … were on our way out now @morninglive pic.twitter.com/InZJtyRvAF
— Sylvie Lendvay (@sylvie_lendvay) May 28, 2019
