Highway 17 closed from Batchawana to Wawa (2:50 p.m. update)

Highway 17 closed from Batchawana to Wawa (2:50 p.m. update)

NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE ************************* 2:50 p.m. update The OPP wish to advise motorists that Highway 17 from Batchawana to Wawa is now open to traffic. ************************* Original 9 a.m.

NEWS RELEASE

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

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2:50 p.m. update

The OPP wish to advise motorists that Highway 17 from Batchawana to Wawa is now open to traffic.

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Original 9 a.m. release

Superior East/ SSM Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Advisory:

Location: Hwy 17 - Batchawana to Wawa

Brief Description of Event: Whiteout conditions and poor visibility

Detour (if available): N/A

Estimated duration of Road Advisory: N/A

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 at http://www.mto.gov.on.ca or call 511 for Traveller's Information such as Winter Road Conditions, Construction Reports, Road Closures, Traffic Reports, Traffic Cameras and Interactive Mapping.

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