Motorists travelling to and from Northwestern Ontario to Manitoba can expect some delays.
511 Northwestern Ontario says one lane is closed and the west shoulder is blocked on Highway 17 West at the Ontario-Manitoba provincial boundary.
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure advises motorists not to travel into Whiteshell Provincial Park as numerous roads are flooded.
A Flood Warning has been issued for the Winnipeg River and Whiteshell Lakes.
Visit Manitoba Transportation and Manitoba Parks for updates.
Here is a list of road closures across the district for Sunday, May 22:
-Vermilion Bay area. Between Highway 647 and Highway 609 Quibell Road- All lanes closed in both directions due to road conditions. No transports allowed. Passenger vehicles only. Signage in place. Use extreme caution.
-Flooding Blue Lake Loop Road to Quibell Road. Restricted to local traffic.
-Highway 105 Vermilion Bay. From Highway 17 to Highway 609. The highway is fully closed due to water over the road.
-Highway 17, Vermilion Bay, Near Rhyner’s Road. There is water over the road. Traffic control is in place with a pilot vehicle. A detour is available for smaller vehicles.
-Flooding on Highway 605. Both Directions between Highway 17 and Rugby Lake (end of highway). All lanes closed.
-Highway 71, at Maybrun Road. There is water over the road, one lane blocked, traffic control is in place. Please use caution in the area.
For updates visit: 511Northwestern Ontario
