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Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are warning motorists of dangerous driving conditions north of Sault Ste. Marie.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots are becoming icy, slippery and hazardous due to freezing rain.

OPP are currently investigating four separate motor vehicle incidents where vehicles have left the roadway within the past hour.

Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.

Please do not call O.P.P. Provincial Communication Centres for road advisory updates or road condition information.

Visit the Ontario Ministry of Transportation website at ontario.ca/511, twitter @511Ontario  or call 511 traveller’s information such as winter road conditions, construction reports, road closures, traffic reports, traffic cameras and interactive mapping.

 

OPP advised just after 12:30 that highway 556 Ranger Lake Road is closed due to icy conditions.

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