(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning motorists to stay off roadways and avoid unnecessary travel throughout most areas of Perth County. Numerous roadways are currently impassable due to heaving drifting and nil visibility.
The following roadways are currently closed in Perth County:
All roadways in Perth South
All roadways in North Perth
All roadways in Perth East
All County roadways maintained by the County of Perth.
All of Highway 23 in Perth County
Huron Road (Highway 8) from Dublin to Stratford
Highway 7/8 from Stratford to Kitchener-Waterloo
Driving on these roadways is currently hazardous and should not be attempted. Do not jeopardize your safety by driving on these roadways.
Motorists should also be aware that other roadways within Perth County may be unsuitable for travel. Motorists should exercise good judgement and avoid all unnecessary travel until the conditions improve and the roads are safe to travel on.
Motorists should be aware that driving on a closed roadway may result in a $110 fine and 3 demerit points if convicted.
All motorists are encouraged to check weather and road travel conditions by calling 5-1-1 or checking online at www.Ontario.ca/trip for up- to-date road conditions for provincially maintained highways. This bilingual service is available 24 hours a day and provides updates on highway closures and road conditions.
Do Not call the OPP Provincial Communications Centre (PCC) for road and weather conditions. Police will not provide this information. By calling the PCC it ties up phone lines and personnel used for emergency calls.
