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Flooding closes Hwy. 69

UPDATE Highway 69 is now open in both directions. ORIGINAL STORY Highway 69 is closed in both directions between Highway 64 and Highway 607 due to flooding. According to a press release sent out by the OPP at around 6:40 p.m.
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UPDATE

Highway 69 is now open in both directions.

ORIGINAL STORY

Highway 69 is closed in both directions between Highway 64 and Highway 607 due to flooding.

According to a press release sent out by the OPP at around 6:40 p.m., only passenger vehicles are allowed to use Highway 607 as a detour, as it's quickly deteriorating.

A detour is available for southbound traffic through Highway 64. Northbound traffic is being detoured through Highway 522 or Highway 124. It is unknown how long the highway will be closed.