OPP NEWS RELEASE
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Several area roads closed
Flooding and washouts reported
SAULT STE. MARIE - Due to the severe thunderstorms earlier this morning, the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police reported several road closures due to flooding and washouts.
Below is a list of updated road closures.
Road closures North of the City of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario:
• Highway 552 east is closed between the intersection of Highway 556 and Kirby’s Corners.
• Highway 556 is closed between Highway 17 and Bellevue Valley Road.
• Searchmont residents are being diverted down Bellevue Valley Road onto Highway 552 to Highway 17.
• Kelly Creek Road in Goulais River is closed.
• Thielman Road in Goulais River is closed.
• Mission Road is closed west of the 2400 block.
Road closures East of the City of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario:
• Highway 638 is closed at the junction of Highway 17.
• Bar River Road in Bar River is closed.
• Cemetery Road is closed.
• Pioneer Road (between Watson’s Road and Highway 638) is closed.
OPP remind motorists to use caution when driving on area roadways as a number of roadways remain underwater and some bridges impassable.
Keep children away flooded areas as conditions can change very quickly.
Further updates will be provided.
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