Tuesday, April 4, 2006

Highway Closure

(Sudbury, Ont) Ontario Provincial Police have closed Hwy 17 from Hwy 6 at Espanola to Blind River. Reduced visibility and poor road conditions have forced MTO to take their plows off of the road. As a result, OPP have closed Hwy 17 until conditions improve.

OPP remind motorists to call MTO for information about road conditions.

An update to the conditions will be made when available.


Hwy 17 Traffic Slowly

(Blind River, Ont) Ontario Provincial Police wish to advise all motorists traveling in the Blind River area that traffic is moving slowly. Officers are currently at the scene of a Tractor Trailer that is jack knifed near Lauzon Creek.

Hwy 17 North Re-Opened

Montreal River, Ont.,

OPP in Wawa and Sault Ste Marie have re-opened Hwy 17 between Batchawana and Wawa.

The highway was closed earlier this morning due to combination of collisions and transports that were stuck on steep hills. Reports from the area are indicating that Hwy 17 has has some slushy and icy sections. Slow down and drive according to the weather conditions


HWY 17 North of Sault Ste. Marie Closed

Montreal River, Ont.,

Sault Ste Marie OPP are closing Hwy 17 north of Sault Ste Marie between Batchawana and Wawa.

A snowplow has been involved in a collision with a pick up truck and several transports have lost traction in the snow on Mica Bay Hill and have blocked the highway in both directions.

Initial reports from that area indicate that blowing snow has reduced visibility to zero. Hwy 17 will remain closed in that area until the trucks can be removed from the hill and road, weather, driving and visibility conditions are assessed. Further updates on this road closure will be issued as they become available.