Crews with the City of Prince George, IDL Projects Ltd, and McElhanney Consulting Services will soon begin to remove ice from the entrance to a “back-channel” along the Nechako River that flows through Cottonwood Island Park.
The Heritage River Trail is now closed from the Cameron Street Bridge to near the replica bridge in the park. Parking is also closed at the boat launch, the Kiwanis Park, and the Spruce City Wildlife Association fish hatchery.
The City says water levels have been dropping slightly over the last few days but recent readings done at Isle Pierre indicate that water in the river is continuing to move at just under 200 cubic metres per second.
Ice on the Nechako can be seen about 12 km upriver from the confluence with the Fraser River.
The City of Prince George and Prince George Fire-Rescue Services continue to monitor the river at multiple points and at regular intervals.