Update 11:38am: The OPP says a detour is now set up at Boundary Road, west of Mattawa, for light traffic only.
Update 11:00am: Highway 17/John Street is closed between Moores Lane and Donald Street.
UPDATE Road Closure: #Hwy17 west of Moores Lane to Donald St #Mattawa – Hwy CLOSED in both directions due to a gas leak. Reopening time unknown ^jp pic.twitter.com/PoYZKusilr
— OPPCommunicationsNER (@OPP_COMM_NER) August 7, 2019
This from the OPP, Highway 17 on the west side of Mattawa is closed as of approximately 10:00am due to a gas leak.
Mattawa Fire Department is currently assessing the scene. Highway 17/John Street, east and west of Chenier Road is closed with the reopening time unknown.
ROAD CLOSURE: #Hwy17 east and west of Chenier Rd #Mattawa – Hwy CLOSED, reopening time unknown ^jp pic.twitter.com/qR4M1sP4z1
— OPPCommunicationsNER (@OPP_COMM_NER) August 7, 2019
