Highway 17 closed east of Wawa

(OPP photo)

WAWA -- Motorists travelling east of Wawa on Highway 17 should look for a different route.

According to Ontario 511, the highway has been closed between Wawa and Batchawana Bay, due to inclement weather.

The closure notice was first posted just after 1 p.m. on Saturday and was updated again at 5:30 p.m.

All lanes are closed at this time.

There is no indication when the highway might reopen.

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