Wilkes-Barre City to Close Solomon Creek Flood Gates Out of an Abundance of Caution

This morning, Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown announced that the Solomon Creek flood gates at Waller Street and Regent Street will be closed, beginning at 10:30 AM.  These closures are out of an abundance of caution, given the current weather reports. Any further closures will be announced as needed. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

UPDATE: The flood gates at South Franklin Street will be closed at 2:30 PM, as a precautionary measure. The Barney Street bridge will remain open, as there are no imminent high water issues.