NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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7:50 p.m. update
OPP wish to advise motorists that Highway 17 between Sault Ste. Marie and Iron Bridge is now open to traffic.
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Original 6:30 p.m. notification
Blind River Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following road closure:
Highway: Highway 17
Location: Hwy 17 from Sault Ste. Marie to Hwy 546 (Iron Bridge)
Brief description of event: Weather conditions creating poor visibility
Detour (if available): Nil
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.
Visit the Ontario Ministry of Transportation website, 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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