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Mar 17, 2026 at 09:16
The following road closures remain in effect. Snowplow operators are working hard along several roadways to improve driving conditions. Once reopened, please use extra caution when driving and leave extra space from the vehicle in front of you. Periodic updates to follow.
ROADS CLOSED:
Hwy 11: North Bay to Longlac Hwy 144: Cartier to Timmins Hwy 655: Timmins to DriftwoodROADS REOPENED
Hwy 17: Sault Ste. Marie to White RiverHwy 101: Wawa to FoleyetHwy 129: Wharncliffe to ChapleauHwy 631: White River to PalmquistMotorists are urged to:
Avoid travel unless absolutely necessary Keep a safe distance behind snowplows, and never pass one that’s working Check www.weather.gc.ca for weather updatesMar 17, 2026 at 05:27
As of 5:00 a.m. this morning, the following road closures remain in effect. Snowplow operators are working hard along several roadways to improve driving conditions. Once reopened, please use extra caution when driving and leave extra space from the vehicle in front of you. Periodic updates to follow.
ROADS CLOSED:
Hwy 11: North Bay to Longlac Hwy 17: Batchawana Bay to White River Hwy 101: Wawa to Foleyet Hwy 129: Wharncliffe to Chapleau Hwy 144: Cartier to Timmins Hwy 631: White River to Palmquist Hwy 655: Timmins to DriftwoodMotorists are urged to:
Avoid travel unless absolutely necessary Keep a safe distance behind snowplows, and never pass one that’s working Check www.weather.gc.ca for weather updatesÀ 5 h ce matin, les fermetures de chaussees suivantes sont toujours en vigueur. Les équipes de déneigement travaillent d’arrache-pied sur plusieurs chaussees afin d’améliorer les conditions routières. Une fois les chaussees rouvertes, veuillez redoubler de prudence au volant et garder une distance de sécurité accrue avec le véhicule qui vous précède. Des mises à jour régulières suivront.
ROUTES FERMÉES :
Route 11 : de North Bay à Longlac Route 17 : de Batchawana Bay à White River Route 101 : de Wawa à Foleyet Route 129 : de Wharncliffe à Chapleau Route 144 : de Cartier à Timmins Route 631 : de White River à Palmquist Route 655 : de Timmins à DriftwoodIl est vivement recommandé aux automobilistes de :
Éviter de prendre la route sauf en cas d’absolue nécessité Garder une distance de sécurité derrière les chasse-neige et ne jamais en dépasser un qui est en service Consulter www.weather.gc.ca pour les bulletins météo
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