It’s a slow commute in Ottawa this morning, as heavy snow creates slippery driving conditions on roads across the city.
There were several collisions on Highway 417 in Ottawa on Monday as heavy snow moves through the region.
A section of the westbound lanes of Hwy. 417 in Ottawa are closed Monday morning, following several collisions on the busy highway during heavy snow. Motorists are being told to adjust their driving to the conditions and give themselves extra time to get to work and school. The Ministry of Transportation reported the westbound lanes of Hwy. 417 are closed at Bronson Avenue following several collisions.Emergency crews have also responded to multiple collisions in the westbound lanes of Hwy. 417 between Moodie Drive and Woodroffe Avenue, and in the east end between St. Laurent Boulevard and Nicholas Street.
School buses are running this morning, but the Ottawa Student Transportation Authority is reporting delays on some routes this morning.The forecast calls for period of snow this morning, changing to rain near 12 p.m.
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