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Weather, collisions close Hwy 11 near Smooth Rock Falls (update: open)

Hwy 11 between Smooth Rock Falls and Hwy 655 closed
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NEWS RELEASE

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

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5:15 p.m. update

OPP wish to advise motorists that Hwy 11  is now open to traffic.

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Original 4 p.m. advisory - Hwy 11 Between Smooth Rock Falls and Hwy 655 closed

James Bay (Smooth Rock Falls) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Advisory:

Location:  Hwy 11 – Between Smooth Rock Falls and Hwy 655

Brief Description of Event:  As a result of deteriorating weather condition a number of property damage only vehicle collisions have occurrence.  As a result OPP members have closed the Hwy to facilitate vehicle removals.

Detour (if available):   Nil

Estimated duration of Road Advisory:  1 – 2 hrs.

The O.P.P. will distribute details and updates of the road advisory as information becomes available.

Please do not call O.P.P. Provincial Communication Centres for road advisory updates or road condition information.

Visit the Ontario Ministry of Transportation website or call 511 for Traveller's Information such as Winter Road Conditions, Construction Reports, Road Closures, Traffic Reports, Traffic Cameras and Interactive Mapping.

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