Eastbound traffic at a stand still as Highway 17 closes due to weather. Staff photo.
UPDATE 5:15AM: Highway 17 is now OPEN in both directions between Dryden and Ignace.
It was closed overnight and for part of the morning due to poor weather conditions.
A lineup of traffic and transports headed east of Dryden was still at a standstill as of 4:50am.
There were also other incidents in the Vermilion Bay and Wabigoon areas but all closures have been cleared
You’re asked to use caution if you do have to travel today.
Cleared: #Closure #Hwy17 both directions from Dryden to Ignace – all lanes have reopened. #ONHwys #ONStorm
— 511ONNorthwestern (@511ONNorthwest) December 29, 2021
