Spring thaw causes flooding issues in Walkerton and area

March 20, 2025 @ 9:00 amLocal News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Drone photo above Durham bridge in Walkerton on March 17.
Walkerton videographer Kevin Murphy (KDM Video Productions) used a drone to catch this photo of the Durham Street bridge on Monday, March 17, when the high water level and large pieces of debris led to the emergency closure of the bridge to all traffic except emergency vehicles. (Contributed photo)
WALKERTON – School buses and anyone returning to work after March Break had a challenging time getting into Walkerton on March 17.  Initially, the county announced the Durham Street bridge was closed to traffic with the exception of emergency vehicles. People were advised to follow the alternate truck routes (ATRs) to get in and out…
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Pauline Kerr is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with the Walkerton Herald-Times. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.