Highway 17 Closed: Traffic Halt Near Old Woman Road | SooToday.com

Highway 17 near Wawa, Ontario, remains closed in both directions at Old Woman Road following a collision, Ontario 511 reported on February 10, 2026. The closure, first reported by SooToday.com, has disrupted traffic in the Algoma region. Details surrounding the initial collision remain limited. Although Ontario 511 confirmed the road closure, no information regarding the nature of the incident, the number of vehicles involved, or potential injuries was immediately available. The incident occurred near the site of previous traffic disruptions. On January 21, 2026, Highway 17 experienced separate incidents involving disabled vehicles, one eastbound at Old Woman Bay Picnic Area and another at Beaumont Park Road in Aweres Township, both of which temporarily closed lanes. Those incidents were cleared by the end of the day, according to SooToday.com. Further back, on November 28, 2025, a vehicle entered a ditch near Old Woman Bay while the Ontario Provincial Police and a tow truck were clearing another collision. That incident resulted in charges for a 21-year-old Thunder Bay man for failing to slow down for an emergency vehicle. OPP Constable Ashley Nickle stated at the time, “Our officers are out in dangerous conditions to keep roads safe. This video…shows how quickly things can proceed wrong. Please slow down, drive to conditions, and give emergency workers space.” As of Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the current closure at Old Woman Road remains in effect, with no estimated time for reopening provided by Ontario 511 or SooToday.com.