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Tractor trailer jackknife closes Highway 17 at Mile Hill (1:25 a.m. update: reopened)

Estimated duration of road closure unknown and no detour is available
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NEWS RELEASE

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

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Update: Friday, Apr. 28, 1:25 a.m.

Sault Ste. Marie detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise that Highway 17 at the Mile Hill is now open in both directions.

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Original release: Thursday, Apr. 27, 10:25 p.m.

Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Closure:

Highway: 17

Location: Mile Hill

Brief Description of Event: The OPP have initiated a road closure due to a jackknifed tractor trailer blocking both lanes. 

Detour (if available):   No

Estimated duration of Road Advisory: Unknown

OPP Media Contact: S.S. Marie OPP

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 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.

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