Highway 17 re-opened

The OPP say Highway 17 west of Vermillion Bay has been re-opened to two-way traffic.

The Trans-Canada between Kenora and Vermillion Bay was closed for about eight hours due to a
Number of transports that had jack-knifed, blocking the highway.

Due to the high volume of traffic that was backed up, motorists travelling in the area are to expect delays.

Motorists are advised to proceed with caution due to the treacherous road conditions.

Highway 17 East of Kenora closed again

The OPP have closed Highway 17 at Vermillion Bay due to poor road conditions.

Police say a number of transports have slid into the ditch and a couple of semis have jack-knifed and are blocking the Trans-Canada about 10 kilometres west of Vermillion Bay.

Tow-trucks have been dispatched to the scene to assist with the removal of the disabled vehicles.

Police are advising motorists to use extreme caution while driving in the area as the roads are slippery due to the weather.

Highway 17, has been closed at Kenora for eastbound traffic, and motorists are being re-routed to Highway 11.

It is unknown at this time, how long the highway will be closed for.