Traffic & Transit

Anticipating More Flooding, St. Paul Opts To Keep Shepard Road/Warner Road Closed

A spokesperson for St. Paul Public Works said heavy rain in the southern part of the state has caused the Minnesota River to rise quickly.

Ft. Snelling reopened to the public following spring flooding closure.
Ft. Snelling reopened to the public following spring flooding closure. (CBS)

ST. PAUL, Minn. — St. Paul city officials say a stretch of road along the Mississippi River that was set to reopen Monday will need to continue to stay closed.

Shepard Road/Warner Road between Eagle Parkway and Highway 61 was first closed April 16 ahead of spring flooding. The Mississippi River crested above 18 feet on April 27, flooding part of Shepard Road.

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