Updated Jan. 12 at 8:30 a.m.
The roadway is now open. Greater Sudbury Police thank the public for their patience.
Original story:
Greater Sudbury Police say they're shutting down Paris Street at Lloyd Street at this hour to allow a transport truck stuck on the Lloyd Street hill room to back down the steep downtown hill.
"Please be patient," said a tweet from police issued at 8:18 a.m.
"Officers are working as quickly and as safely as possible to get the roadway clear."
An earlier tweet said motorists may want to find an alternate route.