The breakwater in Trepassey has been damaged as Hurricane Earl continues to hang around the province.
While the centre of the storm is well off the east coast, it is bringing heavy rain, strong winds and storm surges to southeastern parts of the island.
According to the Town of Trepassey, the breakwater has been breached and, as a result, the lower coast is cut off.
Meanwhile, NL Hydro reported power outages affecting the Fortune Bay communities of Boxey, Belleoram, Coombs Cove, English Harbour West, Mose Ambrose, Pools Cove, Rencontre East, St. Jacques and Wreck Cove.
Officials said the emergency outage was necessary to repair equipment damaged in the area, with power restored just before 6 p.m.
Also, the RCMP has been advising motorists of severe water buildup on the TCH in the westbound lane near Roaches Line.
They’re urging motorists to drive with extreme caution there, and on all roads on the Avalon Peninsula due to current weather conditions.
Traffic is also flowing again as normal near the Avondale Access Road on the TCH following a crash this afternoon.
There’s no word on the cause or injuries.