Washout closes Highway 17 (update: one lane open)

12:38 p.m. update:

WAWA — The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment is advising motorist that due to local heavy rainfall a section of Highway 17 approximately 15 kilometers North of Wawa has been washed out.  Highway 17 between Wawa and White River has been re-opened to one lane.  

Drivers are asked to remain cautious through that area as maintenance crews will be working to make the necessary road repairs.

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 ontario.ca/511, twitter @511Ontario or call 511 traveller's information such as winter road conditions, construction reports, road closures, traffic reports, traffic cameras and interactive mapping.

8 a.m. original OPP news release:

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Location: including Highway 17 closed between Highway 101 and White River

Brief description of incident and reason for the closure: Highway 17 north of Wawa has been closed by the OPP due to a partial washout of the roadway. Highway 17 will be closed between Highway 101 and White River.

Detour: None

Time of Occurrence/Closure: 03:55 hrs

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.

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