Wynyard RCMP and Department of Highways are informing the public that part of Highway 16 is being closed due to localized flooding.

The Number 16 highway will be shut down between the highway 6 and highway 35 intersections.

Flag Workers are on the scene on both sides of the closure, and the public is advised to slow down as there will be emergency crews on the scene.

Further updates will be delivered as they arrive.