Updated Aug. 7 at 11:20 a.m.
The OPP says a gas leak has closed Highway 17 in both directions at Mattawa.
It's closed west of Moores Lane to Donald Street in the community.
The OPP and the Mattawa Fire Department are on scene.
The reopening time is unknown.
Original story:
A note for those heading east on Highway 17 today — the highway is closed in Mattawa, east and west of Chenier Road.
The OPP announced the road closure on their Twitter account at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
The reopening time is unknown.
The OPP did not indicate why the road was closed.
