For a fundraiser on the Manitoba Hydro building, Edmonton Street between Graham Avenue and Portage Avenue will be closed.

SMD Dropzone, a fundraiser for the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities is taking place today on the side of the Manitoba Hydro building. Participants will be rappelling down the side of the 115-metre high building.

For the event, Edmonton Street will be temporarily closed from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. today.

The City of Winnipeg says, "Pedestrian access will be maintained in the area. Motorists should use alternate routes and allow additional travel time to get to their destinations."