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CTV News
6 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Highway 17 reopens near Wawa
Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for Wawa, Chapleau and surrounding communities. Provincial police have closed Highway 17 between Wawa and Batchawana Bay due to road conditions. Officials say to avoid the area. Environment Canada warns of flooding, heavy rain as Highway 17 is closed near Wawa Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning Wednesday for the Wawa, Chapleau and surrounding communities, with heavy downpours expected to bring an additional 30 to 50 millimetres of rain. Some areas have already recorded nearly 75 millimetres, with localized totals potentially exceeding 100 millimetres. The federal weather agency said the rain should taper off by late Wednesday night or Thursday as the system moves south. However, the deluge has raised concerns about flash flooding, water pooling on roads, and possible washouts near rivers and culverts. OPP - Road Closure An Ontario Provincial Police image indicating that a road is closed. (File photo/Ontario Provincial Police/Facebook) Ontario Provincial Police announced the closure of Highway 17 on Wednesday between Pinewood Drive in Wawa and Highway 563 in Batchawana Bay due to unsafe conditions. The highway reopened Thursday morning, police said. Flood risk persists Environment Canada advised residents to check for the latest flood-related updates. Conditions were expected to improve Thursday as the weather system moved south. Local authorities urged caution, particularly in low-lying areas, as heavy downpours continued to pose a risk of flash flooding and road hazards.
CTV News
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Collision closes Highway 6 at swing bridge
Collision closes Highway 6 at swing bridge A collision between a passenger vehicle and a transport truck closed Highway 6 near Manitoulin Island for several hours Monday.
CBS News
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Northbound Highway 285 closed at Colorado Highway 8 after deadly crash in Morrison
Northbound U.S. Highway 285 is closed in Morrison after a deadly crash near Colorado State Highway 8 in Morrison, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. The crash was reported just before 6 a.m. and the sheriff's office said the northbound lanes of the highway are expected to be closed through the morning. Commuters should expect delays and are being asked to avoid the area. There was no expected time of reopening. Traffic officials are investigating what caused the crash and no one involved was immediately identified.
CTV News
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
‘Avoid the area': Fatal crash shuts down Hwy. 401 eastbound at Eglinton Avenue
Police investigating a collision between a tractor trailer and a vehicle on highway 401 near Martin Grove Road on Saturday July 19, 2025 (CP24 photo). Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say Highway 401 eastbound remains closed at Eglinton Avenue following a fatal crash early Saturday morning. Police say a collision between a tractor trailer and a vehicle occurred near Martin Grove Road, leading to a full closure of all eastbound lanes. The crash was first reported just before 6 a.m. As of 7 a.m., eastbound express lanes are now closed at Dixie Road due to the ongoing investigation. The OPP says drivers should 'avoid the area' and plan alternate routes. 'Expect lengthy closure and plan alternate outs,' officials wrote to social media. This is a developing news story, more details to come...
CTV News
17-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Flooding forces days-long closure of Highway 17 near Wawa
A washed-out section between Wawa and Batchawana Bay has closed Highway 17 in both directions. Pronvincial police warn that the closure will last several days as crews work to repair the damage.
