OPP NEWS RELEASE
************************* 10:10 p.m. update
OPP report that Highway 17 is completely re-opened to traffic as of 10 p.m.
************************* 7:55 p.m. update
Highway 17 has re-opened to one lane with alternating traffic.
Police request that motorists remain patient until the traffic congestion has been cleared.
Unknown what time both lanes will re-open.
************************* Original advisory - 6:50 p.m.
The Ontario Provincial Police advise the public of the following road closure.
Location: Highway 17, 11 kilometres west of Nairn Centre.
Detachment area: Sudbury OPP
Time of road closure: 6:30 p.m.
Reason for the closure: MVC blocking the road.
Detour: (if available) none.
Estimated duration of closure: Unknown
Time road reopened: (will advise)
POLICE ARE ADVISING MOTORISTS TO ADJUST THEIR DRIVING IN ACCORDANCE WITH WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS.
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