WINNIPEG - October 20, 2008 – The Assiniboine River Walk has been temporarily closed to pedestrian traffic due to high river levels.

The power will be temporarily turned off for the lighting system along the walkway during the high water period.

Currently, the level of the Red River is 8.5 feet James Avenue datum. The Red River is expected to crest at 9.6 feet on October 26, 2008.

It is anticipated the river level will recede to below 8.5 feet by the end of October, at which point the river walk will be re-opened.

River levels are dependent upon weather and levels can increase with significant rainfall.