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.
