Highway 36 closed due to severe weather

Highway 36 is closed due to severe weather.

According to Brooks RCMP, the highway is closed at Highway 1, with the east and westbound lanes not passable.

"It is suggested that travellers take Highway 876 north and Highway 544 west to get around the city," wrote police. "Do not go southbound on Highway 36 to Highway 1. It is not passable."

There are several vehicles disabled on the highway with downed power lines.

An update will be provided once Highway 36 reopens.