Updated - February 29th, 2016 2:45pm: OPP advise that the highway has been opened again between Sault St Marie and Thessalon following a closure due to poor weather conditions

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OPP advise that Highway 17 is closed between Sault St Marie and Thessalon due to poor weather conditions creating hazardous driving conditions.

No detour is available and the length of the closure is unknown at this time.

We'll provide updates as they become available.