Almost 8,000 customers are without power across southern Manitoba just after 8:00 a.m. Monday.
Manitoba Hydro says in the City of Winnipeg there are over 5,000 customers without power. That includes large outages in St. James and the Kildonan neighbourhoods.
There are major traffic delays building as a result of traffic lights either in flash or out completely.
Drivers are reminded to treat affected intersections as an all-way stop.
TRAFFIC ALERT:
— Winnipeg TMC (@WinnipegTMC) July 15, 2019
MAJOR HYDRO OUTAGE
Experiencing widespread @manitobahydro outages in the Kildonan areas. Treat intersections as 4 way stops. Expect delays on your commute.@cityofwinnipeg#traffic #Winnipeg #WpgTMC pic.twitter.com/IejW0sYWYm