Road Reports

Drivers going through the Kenora area are warned of two sets of delays on Highway 17.

The Ministry of Transportation reports that a spill has closed the eastbound lane of Highway 17A about 1.5 km east of Jones Road, and crews are working to clean the area.

The RCMP have confirmed one person is dead following a crash that occurred just before noon at the intersection of Highway 2A and Dickson Stevenson Trail, South of Crossfield.

According to the RCMP, an SUV turned northbound onto Highway 2A from Dickson Stevenson Trail when it was struck by a commercial vehicle that was travelling southbound on Highway 2A.

The RCMP has confirmed one person has died as a result of the collision that occurred just before noon. The scene has since been cleared.

Airdrie Rural RCMP, EMS and the Crossfield Fire Department were on the scene of a serious collision that occurred at approximately 11:57 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 2A and Dickson Stevenson Trail, South of Crossfield.

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Drivers in the Dryden area are warned of delays on Duke Street today.

The City of Dryden says Duke Street, from Hearst Avenue to Memorial Avenue, will be closed to all traffic until 7 p.m. tonight as crews work on repairs to the water distribution system.

The city notes that the overpass will remain open and accessible from Memorial Avenue.

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 their office at 807-223-2367.

The City of Kenora is hoping to finish up one more paving project this week.

City staff say crews will be working on Ninth Street North, between Twelfth Avenue North and Houghton Road today, as crews work to finish up some paving work.

The closure will be in effect all day, and residents are reminded to always slow down and move over near working crews. The city thanks the public for their patience and cooperation.

According to the city of Airdrie, until 4 p.m. today at Veterans Boulevard and Main street, the east and westbound inside median lanes will be closed to accommodate the left turn lane expansion. The road closure may also affect the Friday morning commute on October 28 as well.

The tentative road closure schedule for Friday for the same area, will start at 9 a.m. and last till 4 p.m. However, Friday's road closure is dependent on weather conditions.

A number of major capital projects and road improvements are wrapping up in Kenora ahead of the winter season – partly due to the warm weather we’ve been seeing.

During a Special Meeting of Council on October 25, Municipal Engineer with the City of Kenora, Marco Vogrig, was asked to detail the status of a number of projects underway in the community.

The City of Dryden says the Underpass will be closed down to all traffic today, causing delays.

Crews with the City of Dryden will be working on the roadway under the Underpass today, closing it down until 3 p.m.

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

Drivers in Kenora are warned of two road closures in the Ninth Street North area causing delays today and tomorrow.

The Airdrie RCMP has confirmed that there was a two-car collision in the vicinity of Market Street and Yankee Valley Boulevard. RCMP was on the scene, though no injuries were reported. Reports have stated that the collision has been cleared. 

There was also a four-car collision at the traffic circle on 8th Street, going southbound, although the RCMP stated there were no injuries to report in that collision either. The collision has since been cleared.