A severe winter storm has disrupted travel across Northeastern Ontario. Highways are impassable, and the Ontario Provincial Police urge citizens to limit travel unless absolutely necessary.
Impact of the Winter Storm on Highways
As of 9 a.m. ET on Monday, several provincial highways have been closed due to hazardous conditions. The affected highways include:
- Highway 11: North Bay to Hearst
- Highway 11: Hearst to Longlac (eastbound lanes)
- Highway 65: Highway 66 to the Quebec border
- Highway 69: Parry Sound to Sudbury
- Highway 101: Wawa to Folyet
- Highway 129: Wharncliffe to Chapleau
- Highway 144: Chelmsford to Timmins
- Highway 655: Highway 11 to Kidd Creek
Local Response to the Weather Event
In response to the storm, the city of Sudbury has declared a “significant weather event.” City officials have mobilized all available crews to address the situation. However, they caution that major roadways, including Municipal Road 80, Municipal Road 35, and Municipal Road 55, may not receive maintenance unless for emergency purposes.
Residents are advised to stay home and refrain from using roadways until conditions improve. The ongoing storm poses a serious threat to safety, and it is crucial to heed the warnings from local authorities.
