White outs and poor visibility close Highway near White River

OPP ROAD ADVISORY ************************* 9 a.m. update Ontario Provincial Police report Highway 17 west of White River reopened as of about 7 a.m. ************************* Original release: 3 a.m.

OPP ROAD ADVISORY

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9 a.m. update

Ontario Provincial Police report Highway 17 west of White River reopened as of about 7 a.m.

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Original release: 3 a.m.

Hwy 17 west of White River closed 2013-04-19

White River Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Advisory:

Location: Hwy 17 west of White River closed

Brief Description of Event: White outs and poor visibility

Detour (if available): N/A

Estimated duration of Road Advisory: N/A

O.P.P. Media Contact: White River Detachment

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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