Road map pinpoints problem areas following flood

A special map produced by the Ministry of Natural Resources will help Thunder Bay area residents figure out which roads to avoid over the next while because they are flooded out or damaged.

Ross Johnston, an MNR conservation officer, said the map is based on the latest information from townships outside the city.

"If you're going anywhere if you're trying to get from home into work or work back to home or travelling in the townships and you're not exactly certain where the washoutsare you'll be able to plan your route accordingly," he said.

Johnson said the Ministry will update the map as road repairs are made or when additional washouts occur.

Johnson also expressed concern about people going out with their cameras to try to get pictures of road damage. He said he hopes people stop the practice because it's potentially dangerous.