Hwy 17 closed from Heyden to Wawa (4:30 a.m. update)
Friday, January 18, 2013 by: SooToday.com Staff
OPP ROAD ADVISORY
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Superior East and Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise that Highway 17 between Heyden and Wawa is now re-opened.
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Original 7:15 p.m. advisory - Hwy 17 closed between Heyden and Wawa
Superior East and Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following road advisory:
Location: Hwy 17 between Heyden and Wawa
Brief description of event: Detriorating weather resulted in closure of Hwy 17
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 for Traveller's Information such as Winter Road Conditions, Construction Reports, Road Closures, Traffic Reports, Traffic Cameras and Interactive Mapping.
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Luckyyou38 1/17/2013 9:39:09 PM ReportIts closed at batchawana not heyden
opinionated 1/17/2013 10:01:28 PM ReportTook a drive earlier, it was calm in town then as soon as I hit fifth line going up the hill all heck broke loose. No tracks to follow on the road and crazy heavy snow with little visibility. I wouldn't be surprised if they eventually did end up closing it at Heyden - or maybe that's just what they're telling people so they'll stay in the Soo.
jojoe71 1/17/2013 10:17:35 PM Reportusually when they close the highway at Heyden; we turn toward searchmont then left on 552 which tees at 17 north. this is handy if you live in Goulais.
Luckyyou38 1/17/2013 10:57:30 PM ReportI came through heyden at 9pm and it was fine driving the whole way past harmony. Sign at heyden says closed at highway 563 batchewana bay.
MrJWall 1/17/2013 11:31:51 PM ReportSo far been a great winter-- for winter haters like myself! I guess I do feel bad for the people that get their income from winter--so bring it on(for them)--lots of snow as either way after groundhog day there isn't that much left!--i do appreciate the mild winter so far! That highway closes every few days eh?
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