Members of the Ontario Provincial Police continue to work with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, road maintenance contractors and operators of snow removal equipment to clear Highway 11 and prepare for a full reopening.
As a result of the significant snow accumulation in the region, Highway 11 and other roads in the area became impassable. Hundreds of vehicles and drivers became stranded as a result.
Crews continue to work in the area, all vehicles have been removed and snow removal continues. A reopening of Highway 11 is expected in the coming hours today.
Police issued the release at 9 a.m.
See related: Highway 11 still closed both directions
