‘Person in distress’ closes northbound St. James Bridge

The northbound lanes of the St. James Bridge were closed through much of the Monday morning rush hour as police responded to a “person in distress” in the area.

City of Winnipeg traffic officials said on social media the bridge began to reopen shortly after 8:30 a.m., but delays were still expected on northbound Kenaston Boulevard.

A Winnipeg Police Service spokeswoman said officers were called to the bridge at about 5:45 a.m. about the individual.

The southbound turnoff from the bridge onto Academy Road had previously flooded on Sunday afternoon after the weekend’s heavy rain.