UPDATE, Dec. 31: The municpality has reopened the section of Tom Taylor Trail from Mulock Drive to Paul Semple Park.
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Newmarket has closed a portion of the Tom Taylor Trail by Mulock Drive as rainfall and snow melt have flooded the area.
The town announced that due to the inclement weather, the section of the trail from Mulock Drive to Paul Semple Park is temporarily closed.
“With the heavy rainfall, the town strongly advises everyone to take extra caution and stay away from local bodies of water such as Fairy Lake, Holland River and storm water ponds as they can become dangerous,” the town said in a news release.
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority has warned that frequent freeze-thaw cycles can create hazardous conditions in local watercourses, with higher water levels and faster flows during the winter. Accumulated snow and ice can also cause slippery and unstable areas.
“Please remain a safe distance away and remember to remind children to not play in the area and to always keep pets on a leash to ensure their safety,” the town said.
