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The major highway connecting Ottawa and Rockland has been closed due to soil erosion along the roadway from flooding, the city of Ottawa said.

Hwy. 174 is closed in both directions between Trim Road and Cameron Street due to the erosion. The highway was closed at about 7:30 p.m.

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The city said crews are working to repair the road as soon as possible. A city spokesperson said they are attempting to have the road re-opened by the morning rush hour.

Motorists are being rerouted off Hwy. 174 at both Trim Road and Cameron Street onto Old Montreal Road.

See all the updates on the flooding situation here.