Detour in place on Highway 17 at Thessalon

OPP News Release

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There is currently a detour in place available for all traffic via Hwy. 129 to Hwy 554 to Hwy 546.

Officials at the scene estimate that the road will be closed until approx. 2:00 pm.

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Thessalon – On Thursday November 13, 2008 at approximately 6:30 a.m. the East Algoma received a report of a Transport in the ditch east of Thessalon near Brownlee Road (Maple Ridge Hill). The transport is carrying Chemicals that are undetermined at this time.

The owners of the Transport Company are expected to be on site shortly.

As a result Highway 17 will be closed for an undetermined amount of time.

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