City of Rochester
News Release
(Friday, January 12, 2018) – Rochester Gas and Electric has
closed public access to the Lower Falls/Genesee River from its Brewer Street
Hydro Station due to the possibility of a sudden flow of water. The recent cold
snaps followed by historic warm temperatures and snow melt could cause a sudden
increase in the river flow from its spill gates.
The temporary closure is from Middle Falls to the Veterans
Memorial Bridge (Route 104 Overpass) at Genesee River (Keeler Expressway). The
City has closed the entrances at the top of Hastings Street and the stairs in
Maplewood Park.
Rochester Gas and Electric is installing a temporary dam to
help ease the flow of water while upgrades are conducted on the spill gates.
The City urges all fisherman and others who access the river via the affected
entrances to heed these warnings until river access reopens, which is expected
to happen by the end of the month.
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News Media: For more information, contact Press Officer
Jessica Alaimo at 428-7135.