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A road near Elk Lake in Saanich had to be closed Saturday due to flooding.
Saanich Police Department said in a press release Saturday that Oldfield Road experienced “significant” flooding.
As a result of the flooding, motorists have been asked to avoid Brookleigh Road, which connects to Oldfield Road, until further notice.
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A van enters a flooded section of Oldfield Road in Saanich on Dec. 18, 2021. (CHEK News)