Highway 17 remains closed today.
“An additional piece of culvert needs to be installed to help with water flow,” explains Duhaime. “With the forecasted rain, crews will continue their efforts to complete the repairs and get the highway open, unless the weather prevents them from completing the work.”
Positive results of the Ground Penetrating Radar analysis this morning should help.
“This information will help to make the final assessment of the repairs required,” says Duhaime.
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A lengthy detour is in place.
Northbound traffic on 17 should take Highway 60 to Huntsville, then Highway 11 northbound to North Bay. Southbound detour is Highway 11 to Huntsville, then Highway 60 back to 17.
Be careful on the detour, however. Environment Canada has issued a special rainfall statement for that area for today.
The highway was closed Monday after flooding caused extensive damage.
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