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Highway 556 closed between Searchmont and Highway 129 (update: open)

Highway 532 is open to traffic. Access to Searchmont Resort has not been impacted by this closure
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NEWS RELEASE

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

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4:15 p.m. update

OPP wish to advise motorists that Highway 556 between Highway 532 and Highway 129 is now open to traffic.

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Original 4 a.m. Road Advisory - Hwy 556 closed between Hwy 532 and Hwy 129

Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Closure:

Highway:  Highway 556

Location:  Highway 556 between Highway 532 and Highway 129

Brief Description of Event:  The MTO have closed Highway 556 between Highway 532 and Highway 129 as a result of deteriorating road and weather conditions which have created a concern for public safety.

Detour (if available):  None

Estimated duration of Road Advisory: Unknown

The O.P.P. will distribute details and updates of the road advisory as information becomes available.

Please do not call O.P.P. Provincial Communication Centres for road advisory updates or road condition information.

Visit the Ontario Ministry of Transportation website, twitter @511Ontario  or call 511 traveller's information such as winter road conditions, construction reports, road closures, traffic reports, traffic cameras and interactive mapping.

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