Flooding around Dawson Creek has left many roadways destroyed and provincial crews are working to undo the damage as quickly as possible.

Mayor Dale Bumstead on Facebook.

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone said construction crews are working day and night to rebuild sections of highways and roads that were severely damaged by the flooding.

Mayor Dale Bumstead on Facebook.

"Over 178 pieces of equipment are actively repairing the damage and more are on the way,” Stone said Monday.

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Stone said six numbered highways were closed by flooding, but five have been reopened. Highway 29 south opened Saturday evening to single-lane alternating traffic.

As of Tuesday, part of Highway 97 is still washed out, 2.7 kilometres north of the junction with Highway 52 in Arras, but the road is open to single-lane alternating traffic.

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"Of the 38 side roads affected, 20 are now open to a minimum of single-lane alternating traffic,” said Stone.

Photo Credit: Dawson Creek Mayor Dale Bumstead on Facebook.

There are over 130 repair sights, most in the South Peace area, 58 on numbered roads and 73 on side roads.

Over the weekend, Premier Christie Clark visited Dawson Creek to assess the damage.

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The province has offered financial assistance to residents in the Peace River Regional District, including in Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Fort St. John and others who have been impacted by the flooding. Financial assistance is provided for each accepted claim at 80 per cent of the amount of total eligible damage that between $1,000 and $300,000.

Assistance is also available to local governments in northern B.C. 

Dawson Creek Fire Fighters on Facebook.