Good morning commuters!

Well, this is it. Centretown traffic hell rises like an angry phoenix on Friday morning.

There are new, additional closures for Wellington, Elgin, Metcalfe, O'Connor, Bank and Queen streets. You can find all of the details here.

If you're looking to avoid southbound Bank, I'd aim for Lyon, which has re-opened to three lanes from Queen to Albert.

My best advice, however, is to avoid Centretown entirely.

Splash scammer

I got an interesting email from audience member Linda who thinks she's onto a scam.

"On the last few rainy days there has been a middle-aged guy on a bicycle at the corner of Somerset East and King Edward that will come up to the driver's window claiming that he was splashed by your car and will demand $20 for dry cleaning.

"If he doesn't get the money he will spit at you. Advice ... do not lower your window! He's wearing a grey hat with brim and is in a dark grey bomber style coat.

"Please note that I am a careful driver and I pay attention to cyclists. However, the guy has tried this tactic on me for three rainy days and there is no way I have splashed the same rider that many times at different hours of the day."

Hmmm.

Have a great day. Happy (early) Canada Day!

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If there's part of your commute that gets on your nerve, or something you'd like to get off your chest — tell me about it via​ doug.hempstead@cbc.ca

And remember, you can share what you see on the roads with me on Twitter at @cbcotttraffic. Or give me a ring at 613-288-6900.