Washout closes Hwy. 6 between Espanola, Manitoulin Island
Repair crews were expected to arrive Thursday morning to begin work on Highway 6, which is closed just past Espanola heading toward Manitoulin Island.
Ontario Provincial Police said the highway is closed in both directions from Birch Lane to Hopkins Road in Espanola due to a washout on the roadway.
'Closure may last for quite some time,' police said.
'Updates to follow.'
This story will be updated when new information is available. Real-time road information is available at Ontario 511.
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