The search to find a permanent solution to fix a major flood-prone artery in the town of Rigaud has been put on hold. In the last four years, Rigaud’s Chemin du Bas de la Rivière has been overtaken by floodwaters three times.
The recurring issue is a serious safety concern, leaving some 200 residents in the area stranded when waters rise. Now, a city-funded study into finding a permanent solution to the problem has been delayed because of the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic.
The city launched a $50,000 study in hopes to evaluate the best route to mend the seasonal issue, according to Rigaud Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr.