The North Klondike Highway south of Dawson City was closed at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday due to flooding, but one lane was reopened at 9 a.m. today.

Flaggers are directing traffic.

“Please expect delays and drive with caution,” the Yukon government said.

Drivers can check https://www.Yukon511.ca for the latest information.

The highway had closed from the Dempster Corner (km 675) into Henderson Corner (km 691; upstream of Rock Creek) due to high Klondike River water from the Henderson Corner area flowing onto the road. There’s a massive ice jam near the community.

Overnight, crews built a berm along the Klondike River side of the highway.

The artery’s status could change at any time, depending on water conditions.

Between 25 and 30 people have left their Henderson Corner homes, staying with relatives, friends or in Dawson hotels.

Meanwhile, the flood warning for the ice-jammed Klondike River was updated Wednesday evening.

It remains in place, with more details about the Henderson Corner flooding which has affected some properties.

Waters are slowly subsiding at ice-jammed Rock Creek, and power – which had been cut off – has been restored.

The Yukon River broke up Tuesday, alleviating any potential flood concerns for the townsite itself.