Southbound lane closures stay in impact from Freeway 60 in Huntsville to Freeway 11 in Orillia on Monday night.
Provincial police reopened the northbound lanes early Monday afternoon, and initially thought the southbound lanes can be open to visitors by 4 p.m., however that wasn’t the case.
“Snow removal and cleanup efforts are ongoing on Highway 11 between Orillia and Huntsville,” OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt mentioned in a video posted to X shortly earlier than 7 p.m.
“Due to the amount of snow and ice accumulation and the work involved in clearing those lanes, it will take longer than anticipated,” he added.
Schmidt mentioned police hope to have the ability to reopen the southbound lanes by 10 p.m. Monday.
The closure comes after a big snowstorm pummelled the realm over the weekend, with snow squalls creating havoc on the roads.
Freeway 11 was closed Saturday, leaving motorists stranded within the frigid circumstances.
Officers urge motorists to remain put and solely get behind the wheel for important journey.
