Downpour leaves streets flooded in Saskatoon

Heavy rain is causing havoc in Saskatoon Monday afternoon, with some streets flooded.

The downpour caused flooding, at least temporarily, along Broadway and other sections of the city.

"A few of the drains are currently clogged and that's affecting the road," said Bryan Ross, who was checking out the storm along Broadway Avenue.

"It's a couple of feet [deep]," Ross said. "I would think it's a safety hazard to people and traffic issues as well."

Saskatoon police say they have fielded numerous calls about flooding at Lorne Avenue and Exhibition Grouds Road, northbound lanes on Circle Drive near the Taylor Street overpass, the overpass at Circle Drive and Idylwyld, and several locations near Louise Street and Preston Drive.

Southbound traffic restrictions are in place for the right-hand lane on Sid Buckwold Bridge, as city crews have been called out for road repairs, police said.

They're asking residents to avoid these areas and use caution in other areas that are prone to flooding.