Warmer temperatures and melting snow have coupled with the area rainfall to bring rising rivers conditions and flooding to parts of New Brunswick.

St. John River Rises To Cover Parts Of Trans Canada Highway

Fredericton- Warmer temperatures and melting snow have coupled with the area rainfall to bring rising rivers conditions and flooding to parts of New Brunswick.

River levels have risen and threaten buildings in parts of Fredericton, as well as various parts of Route 105 and the Maugerville area. The river had risen and covered parts of the Trans Canadian Highway on Wednesday.

The river has risen over 10 centimetres since Wednesday and is expected to raise at least that much and possibly more by midday Thursday.

Frederickton is experiencing some of the worst flooding with river levels already threatening a hotel, art gallery and other public buildings. The river has achieved high flood levels throughout the town.

Residents in the region had been warned and are preparing for the worst, with valuables being removed to high ground and some people relocating to upper floors of their homes for safety.

Road Washouts are expected throughout the region and motorists are urged to be cautious and remain vigilant while motoring though the province. Crews are attempting to post warnings where necessary but the rising river and changing conditions are sometimes more swift than crews are able to respond.