In anticipation of spring flooding on the Mississippi River, St. Paul officials plan to close Water Street and Lilydale Road on the West Side this week, along with some city parks, facilities and trails.
Water Street and Lilydale Road will close after 2 p.m. on Friday to all vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic from Plato Boulevard to Sibley Memorial Highway, according to a news release issued Thursday afternoon.
Water Street runs along the river’s south side and turns into Lilydale Road at Pickerel Lake.
The city will also close Lilydale Regional Park, Hidden Falls Regional Park, Crosby Farm Regional Park, Victoria Park and Raspberry Island, along with several trails, boat landings and dog parks. A full list is available at stpaul.gov/flood.
The Mississippi measured 9.67 feet Thursday night in downtown St. Paul and is expected to crest in about a week just below 17 feet, which is major flood stage. Minor flood stage is 14 feet. However, even major flood stage poses little threat to private and public property, thanks to levee protections and decades of flooding mitigation.
Director of Public Works Sean Kershaw said in the city’s news release that closing Water Street is standard practice when river levels approach flood stage.
“We want to remind people to be safe and always follow all posted signs when enjoying the river,” he said. “Do not explore or go into any areas, trails, or roads that are closed due to the high water levels.”
Harriet Island and the Pool & Yacht Club in Lilydale are expected to remain open, the city’s news release said.
Meanwhile, the riverside Shepard and Warner roads also remain open for the time being.
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