Snow-clearing efforts proceed on secondary roads that stay closed alongside Freeway 11 on Tuesday.
Provincial police and emergency crews are working to take away heavy snow and supply assist to these impacted by the weekend’s snowstorm that dumped as much as 140 centimetres in Muskoka.
Police stated there have been 9 tractor trailers caught on secondary roads, delaying efforts to take away snow and restore energy.
The closed roads embrace Houseys Rapids Street, Uffington Street, Southwood Street and Beiers Street in Muskoka.
Moreover, police say the northbound ramp at Luigi Street in Gravenhurst stays closed.
On Tuesday, Gravenhurst’s mayor put out an uncommon name to the general public.
“If you don’t live here do not come up, even to check on your cottage,” said Mayor Heidi Doe.
Freeway 11 was shuttered on Saturday from West Avenue in Orillia to Freeway 60 in Huntsville following the climate system that hammered the area.
Penny Clark spent days trapped in her trailer with out warmth or water. She was rescued by Andrew Sommerville, who noticed her determined requires assist on-line.
“We jumped on the back of the OPP skidoo’s, got down to the end of the road, Andrew was there in less than five minutes, shoved us up into his big truck with the heat on,” Clark stated.
“She was, ‘thank you,’ and hugs and tears, and it actually made me cry a bit,” Sommerville recalled.
Cleanup efforts proceed on Tues., Dec. 3, 2024, alongside Freeway 11 to Freeway 60.
Bracebridge was additionally hit arduous, receiving 125 centimetres of the white stuff.
“Our roads have been plowed, in some cases twice through, but we have no place to put the snow and with the snow coming in the next 24 hours that’s going to be a challenge for our public works crews,” stated Bracebridge Mayor Rick Maloney.
Maloney stated city workers started wellness checks Tuesday afternoon on a number of the extra remoted residents.
The freeway didn’t reopen absolutely till late Monday evening, and whereas site visitors is flowing alongside Freeway 11 as soon as once more, police remind motorists to remain alert and in management.
“The OPP reminds motorists to ensure they are prepared for any situation by driving appropriately for the road and weather conditions,” the service said.
Police urge motorists to maintain an emergency equipment of their autos, be certain that to have ample gasoline, and plan forward by checking climate and street situations.
“Motorists who find themselves stranded on roads are encouraged to remain calm, stay in their vehicle and consider pooling vehicle resources until the OPP and other rescuers are able to reach their location,” OPP famous.
Whereas Muskoka works to recuperate from the storm, police say emergency companies are actively working to offer important assets to residents.
Early Tuesday afternoon Hydro One confirmed energy was again on to almost 200,000 residents, with roughly 5,000 nonetheless at nighttime.
“Please remember that the Huntsville space is anticipated to obtain a major snowfall between this night, December 3, 2024, and December 6, 2024. The OPP is urging the general public to keep away from non-essential journey throughout this time,” OPP stated.
Anybody in a life-threatening state of affairs ought to name 911, for all different non-emergency issues, name OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
With information from CTV’s Rob Cooper
