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Official account of the Ministry of Transportation.Traveller info for Ontario's provincial hwys. TOU: Fr: @ON511NordOuest

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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
9 years
So this is why #Nipigon River Bridge is closed, effectively cutting Canada in two. @CBCNews @CTVNews @globalnews
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
2 years
Update #Closure #PickleLake #HWY599 remains closed in both directions at Nort Rd Junction. At km 137 at Pineiumata River Bridge water touching bridge / at km 150 at Pipestone River Bridge water over road and washout. #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
Extreme cold warning/Winter weather travel advisory for Ontario North. Heavy snow with snowfall amounts of 10-15 cm this morning through Thursday. A period of very cold wind chills of -40 to -45 early this morning.
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
8 years
Cleared #Geraldton : #HWY11 SB between Longlac and Hearst has reopened.
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
7 years
#Nipigon : #HWY11 both directions North of #HWY17 , all lanes are closed due to a collision. #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
#Closure #HWY17 is closed in both directions between the #Manitoba border and #ShabaquaCorners due to weather conditions. #Shabaqua #ONHwys #ONStorm
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
8 months
Weather Alerts for Northern Ontario: motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. For details, visit: #SeeSnowGoSlow #ONStorm
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
8 months
Weather Alerts for Northern Ontario: A winter storm is expected to affect the area from Tuesday to Wednesday. Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. For details, visit: #SeeSnowGoSlow #ONStorm
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
#Closure #Kenora #Hwy17 is closed in both directions from ManitobaBorder to ShabaquaCorners due to poor road and weather conditions. #ONStorm
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
#Closure #Dryden #HWY502 is closed in both directions from #HWY11 to #HWY17 due to weather conditions. #ONStorm
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
#Closure #Hwy17 both directions from #Shabaqua to #VermillionBay - all lanes closed due to weather conditions. #ONHwys #ONStorm
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
5 years
Freezing Rain/Snowfall warning/Special Weather Statement for Ontario North. A significant mix of wintry precipitation is expected over much of Northern Ontario tonight into Monday, including snow, ice pellets and a risk of freezing rain.
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
Cleared: #Closure #Hwy17 in both directions from #Manitoba Border to #Ignace - all lanes reopened.
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
Cleared: #Closure #VermilionBay #HWY17 from #Hwy105 Red Lake Rd to #Hwy71 Longbow Cors - All lanes are reopened. #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
7 years
Track current and recent locations of plows on Ontario provincial highways. Visit .
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
@ONtransport
Ontario Ministry of Transportation
3 years
Ontario is moving forward with Indigenous participation to twin Highway 17 between Kenora and Manitoba 🛣️ Early works contracts have been signed and work will begin soon! 🚧 Learn more:
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
9 years
Cleared: #Hwy1 TransCanada has reopened from Ontario/Manitoba border west to Falcon Lake. #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
2 years
Updated: Weather conditions on #HWY11 Both Directions between CLAVET TWP W BDY and HWY 17-NIPIGON. All lanes closed. #Closure #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
1 year
@ONtransport
Ontario Ministry of Transportation
1 year
Ontario has widened Highway 11/17 from two to four lanes between Ouimet and Dorion East Loop in Thunder Bay District. This work is part of the government’s plan to improve road safety and keep people and goods moving. Learn more:
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
4 years
Cleared #Incident #Nipigon #Hwy11 /17 West of Superior Shores Rd - all lanes . #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
Extreme Cold Warning for Ontario North - Bitterly cold arctic air will begin to flood across the area tonight. Temperatures near or below -30 with moderate winds will bring wind chills near -40. Similar conditions Friday night/Saturday morning.
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
4 years
#Incident #ThunderBay #HWY61 Southbound at Gillespie Road West - Lane is blocked due to a collision. Traffic control is in place. Please use caution in the area. #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
#Closure #ThunderBay #HWY102 between #Hwy11 /17 Sistonen's Corners and Mapleward Rd - All lanes closed in both directions due to poor weather conditions. Traffic control in place. #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
#EarFalls #Closure #HWY105 Sec #HWY657 - Gold Pine Rd E and #HWY125 - Balmertown Rd E, lane and shoulder closed in both directions. Visibility reduced to smoke from nearby forest fires. Make sure headlights are on and use caution travelling #HWY105 northerly to Red Lake.
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
1 year
Weather Alerts for Northern Ontario: Snow is forecast to develop late this afternoon for some sections and heavy snowfall Monday morning through Monday evening for other sections. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. #ONStorm
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
9 years
Please note there will be short term traffic delays on #Hwy11 /17 at the Nipigon River Bridge. See system installed:
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
#Closure #ThunderBay #HWY102 between Mapleward Road and Hwy11/17 Sistonen's Corners - All lanes closed in both directions due to poor road and weather conditions. #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
4 years
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Ontario - north: Peak wind gusts of 90 to 100 km/h and isolated nickel to ping pong size hail. Mid to late afternoon and into the evening. For more information:
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
@jrbrown19 @Schfire @Ontario511 @ONtransport @C_Mulroney Hello James, we apologize for the mishap. The collision is 2km west of Beardmore, not Rainy River and will be clearing shortly. Thank you for noticing and advising us. ^jv
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
Weather alerts Ontario North - Extreme cold warnings for most of northern Ontario. Temperatures between -26 and -32 degrees Celsius. Wind chill values between -45 and -50. Expected for this evening through Tuesday morning. #ONStorm
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
7 years
#TerraceBay #Hwy17 is closed from Terrace Bay to Marathon due to weather conditions. #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
Update: #Incident #Rossport #HWY17 East at Rossport Rd (West Junction) Lahontan Twp 7047 - Lane blocked due to a disabled transport. #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
Update: #Closure #VermilionBay #Dryden #HWY17 between Vermilion Bay and Dryden - All lanes remain closed in both directions due to a collision. Traffic control is in place. #DriveSafe #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
2 years
Update: #Closure #ThunderBay #HWY587 remains closed in both directions between Middlebrun Bay Trail & the end of highway at #SilverIslet due to flooding. #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
4 years
Heat Warning and Special weather statement in effect for Ontario North: A long duration heat event is expected. Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
2 years
Cleared: Collision on #HWY102 Eastbound between LAW RD (S) - THUNDER BAY and MAPLEWARD RD - THUNDER BAY. Lane and EAST shoulder closed. #Incident #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
Cleared: #Closure #ThunderBay #HWY102 has reopened in both directions between #HWY11 #HWY17 junction at Sistonen's Corners and Government Rd. #ONStorm #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
9 months
Weather Alerts for Ontario: Light ice build-up or accretion due to freezing drizzle continues this morning in northwestern areas and near zero visibility in fog is occurring over some areas in Ontario. For more information, visit: #ONStorm
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
2 years
#Incident #Hwy17 West of #VermillionBay - 1 lane blocked due to a vehicle fire. #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
4 years
#Incident #Hwy11 /17 in Nipigon area - all lanes blocked in front of the OPP detachment due to a collision. #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
2 years
Ontario North - Winter advisory for this evening through Tuesday. Significant winter storm late this week into the holiday weekend. Blizzard conditions possible for areas Please monitor your local forecast and the latest alerts.
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4 years
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
1 year
Updated: Collision on #HWY17 Both Directions at BURMA RD (S), Kenora. All lanes remain closed.
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
2 years
Updated: Collision on #HWY11 Both Directions at DORION LOOP RD (N JCT) (W). All lanes closed. #Closure #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
#Closure #FortFrances #HWY71 , from Fort Frances to Kenora, Hwy is fully closed due to poor conditions. #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
8 years
Never drive impaired. Stay safe. #DriveSober
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
6 years
Extreme Cold Warning in effect for Ontario - North. Check on older family, friends and neighbours. #BellLetsTalk
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
Update: #Closure #ThunderBay #HWY102 between Mapleward Road and Hwy11/17 Sistonen's Corners - All lanes closed in both directions due to poor road and weather conditions. #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
10 months
Cleared: Disabled Vehicle on #HWY17A Westbound at SEC HWY 671(N)-TO STRECKER RD&GRASSY NARROWS, Kenora. Lane closed. #Incident #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
2 years
Severe Thunderstorm Warning/Tornado Watch - Rainfall - Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes with damaging wind gusts up to 130 km/h,dime to ping pong ball sized hail and heavy downpours.
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
10 months
Cleared: Collision on #HWY17 Both Directions between CITY OF DRYDEN (E LTS), Dinorwic and IGNACE W LTS, Ignace. All lanes closed. #Closure #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
#Incident #KakabekaFalls #HWY17 West at Sunshine Loop Rd Junction - Lane and shoulder blocked due to a collision. Traffic control en route. #DriveSafe #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
2 years
Weather Alerts for Ontario - north: Hazardous winter conditions are expected. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Freezing rain ending this morning for some areas, visit for more details: #ONStorm #SeeSnowGoSlow
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
8 months
Cleared: Weather conditions on #HWY17 Both Directions between CITY OF DRYDEN (W LTS), Dryden and ARMSTRONG ST (S) - VERMILION BAY, Vermillion Bay. All lanes closed. #Closure #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
2 years
Road Conditions on #HWY17 Both Directions between SEC HWY 599(N) and W JCT HWY 102-SISTONEN CORNERS. All lanes closed. #Closure #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
4 years
Public weather alert for Ontario North - Snow squalls in areas east of Lake Superior. This includes #HWY17 between Montreal River and Batchawana Bay. Poor visibility and total snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm. Dangerously cold conditions continue.
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
8 months
A sharp cold front with strong winds gusting 70-80 km/h & sudden temperature drop expected today. Freezing rain and ice pellets in some areas with a multi-day episode of very cold wind chills of -45 in the north. Folllow for info.
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
7 years
#Kenora - #Emo #Hwy71 is closed in both directions between #HWY17 junction and #HWY11 junction due to road and weather conditions #ONStorm
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
8 years
Cleared Update #Marathon : #HWY17 from Peninsula RD to White River is now open.
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
7 months
Winter storm expected this morning through Wednesday morning. Heavy snowfall with total accumulations of 20 to 35 cm. Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 3 cm per hour. Visit for more information.
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
4 years
#Incident #Pearl #HWY11 /17 EB at Rd #5 South, lane is blocked due to a collision. Traffic control is onsite. Please use caution in the area. #ExpectDelays #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
4 years
#Incident #Shabaqua #HWY17 in both directions, 10 km north of #HWY11 near Ivar Rd may be impassable due to forest fire. #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
#Incident #Rossport #HWY17 West Rainbow Falls Campground, lanes may be blocked due to collision. Traffic control in place. Please use caution in the area. #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
2 years
Collision on #HWY11 Both Directions at DORION LOOP RD (N JCT) (W). All lanes closed. #Closure #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
5 years
Update: #Closure #Emo #HWY602 at CNR crossing located 1.5 km south of #HWY11 remains blocked in both directions from 9am-5pm. One lane open with Pilot Vehicle Escort from 7am-9am and from 5pm-7pm. Traffic flow unimpeded from 7pm-7am with security on site to monitor. #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
2 years
Public Weather Alerts for Ontario - north - Early spring snow continues today.
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
9 years
Good Friday Morning Ontario!
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
2 years
Weather alerts Ontario North - Blowing snow continue this morning and snow squalls expected to taper off this evening. Near zero visibility in squalls. #ONStorm
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511ONNorthwestern
3 years
#Incident #Kenora #HWY17A , between #HWY671 and #HWY658 lanes blocked due to a jackknifed transport. #ONHwys
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511ONNorthwestern
7 years
Good morning Ontario!
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
#Incident #Ignace #HWY17 East at Bell Fots Crossing - Lane and shoulder blocked west of Ignace near distance marker 330 due to a disabled transport truck. Traffic control in place. #DriveSafe #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
4 years
#Incident #ThunderBay #PassLake #HWY587 SB at Sare Road/Pass Lake South - The southbound lane is closed due to a structural fire. Traffic control is in place. Please use caution in the area. #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
10 months
Cleared: Collision on #HWY17 Both Directions between IGNACE W LTS, Ignace and CITY OF DRYDEN (E LTS), Dinorwic. All lanes closed. #Closure #ONHwys
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511ONNorthwestern
5 years
@ONtransport
Ontario Ministry of Transportation
5 years
Truck drivers can now easily access updated rest area information with @511Ontario ’s trucker mode. Learn more:
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
9 years
Update: #Nipigon #Hwy11 /17 remains closed at the Nipigon River Bridge. Duration unknown.
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
#Closure #ThunderBay #HWY102 from Mapleward Rd to #HWY11 / 17 Jct (Sistonen's Corners), all lanes closed in both directions due to poor road and weather conditions. Traffic control is in place. Please use caution in the area. #ONHwys #ONStorm
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
9 years
Update: #Nipigon #Hwy17 (Landing RD,N) (Nipigon Bridge) is closed in both directions.
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
1 year
Updated: Collision on #HWY17 Both Directions at SHABAQUA RD (S), Shabaqua. All lanes closed. #Closure #ONHwys
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511ONNorthwestern
3 years
Cleared: #Closure #HWY17 has reopened in both directions between #Nipigon and #Schreiber . #ONStorm #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
Public Weather Alerts for Ontario north. Winter storm warning in effect. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays. #ONStorm
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
2 years
@OPP_NWR
OPP North West Region
2 years
Due to deteriorating road conditions #Hwy17 will be closed eastbound from #Dryden to #Ignace and to #Shabaqua as traffic congestion is causing dangerous conditions, updates will be shared when available. Please be patient as road crews work to clear the roads. ^cc
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5 years
Heat Warning/Severe thunderstorm watch for Ontario North - Thunderstorms are forecast to develop this afternoon and continue into the evening. Hot and humid conditions expected today and Friday.
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4 years
Extreme Cold Warning in effect in portions of northwestern Ontario -
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
2 years
Cleared: Collision on #HWY17 Both Directions between W JCT HWY 102-SISTONEN CORNERS and IGNACE E LTS SIGN. All lanes closed. #Closure #ONHwys
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511ONNorthwestern
2 years
Weather conditions on #HWY17 Both Directions between W JCT HWY 102-SISTONEN CORNERS and IGNACE E LTS SIGN. All lanes closed. #Closure #ONHwys
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511ONNorthwestern
3 years
Update: #Closure East of #Marathon #HWY17 remain closed in both directions at #HWY627 due to a collision. Detour in place for small vehicles only; trucks to use #HWY11 #ONHwys
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511ONNorthwestern
8 years
#TBay : #Hwy61 both directions on the Kam River Bridge is closed from Broadway Ave through to Chippewa Rd. Traffic control is in place.
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511ONNorthwestern
4 years
#Incident #Nipigon #Hwy11 /17 at Townline Rd, one lane is partially blocked due to a collision. #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
2 years
#Closure #Kenora #HWY17A closed in both directions at Beryl Winder Rd due to a police investigation. Traffic control is in place, with traffic being alternated through scene when needed. Please use caution in this area. Duration of closure is unknown. #ONHwys
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@511ONNorthwest
511ONNorthwestern
3 years
#Closure #ThunderBay #HWY11 /17 from Mapleward Rd to Twin City Cross Rd is closed in both directions due to a collision. Traffic control is in place. Please use caution in the area. #ONHwys
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511ONNorthwestern
2 years
Cleared #Closure #VermillionBay #HWY17 at Richard Lake Rd N MacNicol Twp - the Hwy has reopened #ONHwys
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