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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