OPP: Highways 11 and 17 Closed Between Nipigon and North Shore Communities Amid Severe Weather

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Jan 13 2026 - OPP reports Hwy 11 and Hwy 17 closures near Nipigon due to severe weather and poor visibility
Jan 13 2026 - OPP reports Hwy 11 and Hwy 17 closures near Nipigon due to severe weather and poor visibility

Motorists Urged to Avoid Travel and Check 511 for Updates

THUNDER BAY – WEATHER/TRAFFIC – The Ontario Provincial Police North West Region is advising motorists that multiple highways are closed due to severe weather, poor visibility, and rapidly deteriorating road conditions.

Roads Currently Closed

Highway 11: Nipigon to Beardmore
Highway 17: Nipigon to Terrace Bay

OPP Reminders for Drivers

Motorists are urged to:
➡️ Obey all road closures
➡️ Avoid travel unless absolutely necessary
➡️ Monitor 511 Ontario for real-time road updates: www.511on.ca
➡️ Check Environment Canada for weather alerts: www.weather.gc.ca

OPP is reminding residents to stay off the roads where possible and travel only when conditions improve.

Summary: OPP reports Hwy 11 and Hwy 17 closures near Nipigon due to severe weather and poor visibility.

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