{"id":81379,"date":"2026-03-05T09:37:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T14:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=81379"},"modified":"2026-03-07T10:51:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T15:51:53","slug":"hwy-17-hemlo-road-closed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/05\/hwy-17-hemlo-road-closed\/","title":{"rendered":"Hwy 17 (Hemlo Road) OPEN"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span id=\"timestamp\"><b>Mar 5, 2026 at 09:37<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The highway has been reopened.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-05-at-07.10.16.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-81382\" src=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-05-at-07.10.16-600x315.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-05-at-07.10.16-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-05-at-07.10.16-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-05-at-07.10.16-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-05-at-07.10.16-1536x807.png 1536w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-05-at-07.10.16.png 1854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"timestamp\"> <b>Mar 5, 2026 at 07:03<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>A collision on Hwy 17 (Hemlo Road, MM 862) has closed the highway in both directions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Motorists from the east can still drive to the Hemlo Mines, Manitouwadge, Pic Mobert. As this is expected (as per OPP) to be a lengthy closure, motorists may wish to stay in White River.<\/li>\n<li>Motorists from the west can still get to Heron Bay. As this is expected (as per OPP) to be a lengthy closure, motorists may wish to stay in Marathon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Marathon Fire:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Marathon Fire is currently responding to an MVC at mile marker 862. Please slow down and use extra caution as crews are on scene <span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t85\/2\/16\/1f691.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude91\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tef\/2\/16\/1f525.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd25\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">There are also reports of freezing rain in the area <span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/taf\/2\/16\/2744.png\" alt=\"\u2744\ufe0f\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t6f\/2\/16\/1f327.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf27\ufe0f\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Remember to drive according to road and weather conditions. Stay safe out there!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>OPP:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h\" dir=\"auto\">Hwy. 17 closed in both directions about 20 km east of Marathon, due to a collision. Injuries are being assessed. Expect a prolonged closure during the investigation and clean-up efforts. Updates to follow. <\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mar 5, 2026 at 09:37 The highway has been reopened. Mar 5, 2026 at 07:03 A collision on Hwy 17 (Hemlo Road, MM 862) has closed the highway in both directions. Motorists from the east can still drive to the Hemlo Mines, Manitouwadge, Pic Mobert. 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