Road Reports

A rainfall warning is in effect for Kenora, Grassy Narrows, Whitedog, and the surrounding communities.

The weather agency says, Radar indicates a nearly stationary thunderstorm located 5 kilometres southwest of Lount Lake. Rainfall amounts of over 30 mm have already occurred, with another 10 to 30 mm possible by later this afternoon.

The hazard is expected to diminish as the afternoon goes on.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

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A single lane of Highway 17 has been reopened.

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Highway 17 is closed in both directions at Highway 71 due to a collision. 

Traffic control is in place and there is no word on injuries or when the highway will reopen. 

Residents along Sedesky Road and Wildwood Drive are advised of a road closure impacting their area today.

The City of Kenora says traffic will be reduced to one lane on Sedesky Road today as crews work to complete culvert maintenance work, and traffic control will be in place until the end of the day.

The city issued an evacuation order for Sedesky Road in early June after severe flooding in the area washed out Sedesky Road and Wildwood Drive, with a reported 10” of water on the roadway. Sedesky Road is located off of Gould Road, near Railway Street.

The City of Dryden is warning drivers that Davis Street from Birch Avenue to Earl Avenue will be closed to all traffic today between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The city says crews will be working to complete storm sewer maintenance work in the area.

Public Works apologizes for the inconvenience and would like to thank the public for their cooperation. Anyone with questions or concerns are asked to contact Public Works at 807-223-2367.

According to the RCMP, four vehicles were involved in a collision in Airdrie on Sunday afternoon.

"It was a collision on Highway 2 near Veterans Boulevard. One person was taken to hospital just as a precaution," the RCMP stated.

The scene has been cleared. 

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According to Airdrie RCMP, the multi-vehicle car collision has been cleared. 

Earlier in the afternoon, there were reports of a collision heading Northbound on the QEII highway between the Airdrie Registry and a McDonald's. The left lane was closed and there were emergency vehicles on the scene. An eyewitness stated five vehicles were involved, though the RCMP has confirmed four cars were involved. 

More details to come when and if they become available.

The City of Kenora is warning drivers of road work and delays in a few different areas this weekend.

Crews will be performing crack sealing work on various city streets between today and Monday, and traffic delays can be expected. Residents are reminded to slow down and move over when near working crews.

Starting on Friday, August 12 at 9 A.M., the Northbound outside single lane of the QEII will be closed to accommodate shoulder widening (south of the new northbound exit ramp) and to create a safe work zone for crew working adjacent to the highway. The road closure will last till 3 P.M. 

On Saturday the same closure will be enforced starting at 9 A.M. till 3 P.M. And although there will be no closures on Sunday, on Monday morning the northbound outside single lane will be closed off once again from 9 till 3 P.M.

The City of Kenora is warning drivers of short traffic delays on Darlington Bridge today and tomorrow.

Staff say crews will be working with traffic control on Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13 for bridge maintenance purposes.

The public is thanked for the patience and cooperation during the work, and drivers are reminded to slow down and move over near working crews.

Dryden drivers are warned of more road work taking place in the community today, causing short traffic delays.

The City of Dryden says Kirkpatrick Avenue from Princess Street to King Street will be closed to traffic until 6 p.m. today to complete repairs to the water distribution system in the area.

Residents with any questions or concerns are asked to contact Public Works at 807-223-2367, and residents are reminded to slow down and move over when near working crews.