Motorists can expect delays on Highway 17 west of Dryden.
A vehicle fire near Eagle River briefly blocked both lanes of traffic on the Trans-Canada Tuesday morning.
Traffic control is in place and travel on the east and west lanes will alternate until the scene is cleared.
There have been no reports of injuries.
A section of the Trans Canada Highway between Shabaqua Corners and Raith remains closed.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is battling a large forest fire.
It’s listed as not under control and is 50 hectares in size.
Highway 17 is closed from the Highway 599 junction in Ignace, all the way to the Highway 11/17 junction at Shabaqua Corners.
Highway 11 is now open to traffic and is available as a detour.
There is no indication of how long the closure on Highway 17 may last.
(Photo Credit: Kimberly-Ann Graver via Facebook)
Highway 17 is now cleared east of Dryden.
Provincial Police say a motor vehicle collision closed the Trans-Canada Highway briefly this morning (Monday) between Dinorwic and Borups Corner.
No details have been released about the crash but traffic is now flowing in the area.
An update to a highway closure in northwestern Ontario.
The Trans-Canada Highway is now alternating traffic less than a kilometre east of Raith.
A jackknifed transport was blocking both lanes of traffic.
It’s not known when Highway 17 will fully reopen and drivers are being advised to use caution in the area.
Update: #Closure #Shabaqua #HWY17 WB .5 km E of Raith, lane is blocked due to a jackknifed tractor trailer. Traffic being alternated by Traffic control. Delays may occur. Please use caution in area. #ONHwys
— 511Ontario (@511Ontario) October 28, 2019
