The rising tide and precipitation from the previous night caused flooding near the crossing area on Dalhousie Street on Tuesday morning in Quebec City.

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The St. Lawrence River overflowed at the height of the Louis Jolliet ship, an area conducive to this type of event where the roadway is wet a few times a year.

Automobile traffic had to be interrupted in both directions under the supervision of officers from the Service de police de la Ville de Québec.