LEOMINSTER – As a result of significant flooding in Leominster, several roads in the city area closed.

Leominster is under a state of emergency and people who live in some low-lying areas are being asked to evacuate.

Mayor Dean Mazzarella posted a list of road closures. They include:

• McKay and Washington Street - Use caution due to sinkhole
• Arlington Street and Notre Dame Street - Down to one lane
• Exchange Street and Colonial Drive - Closed
• Lancaster Street and Malburn Terrace - Closed
• Main Street and Hamilton Street - Closed
• Mechanic Street and Water Street - Closed
• North Main Street and Priest Street - Closed
• Pleasant Street and Pond Street - Closed
• Wachusett Street and Elm Street - Closed
• Marguerite Ave. and Central Street - Closed

People in low-lying areas near Barrett Park Pond Dam are being asked to evacuate.