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An official account of the Ministry of Transportation.Traveller info for Ontario's provincial hwys. TOU: Fr: @ON511Est

Ontario, Canada
Joined September 2015
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
2 years
#RoadClosures #HWY401 both directions between #Cobourg and #Morrisburg closed in many sections until further notice. #ONHwys
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
2 years
Public Weather Alerts for Ontario - south: Major winter storm continues through Saturday. Blizzard warning in effect in some regions, travel will be extremely difficult to impossible & is not advised. For detail information, visit: #ONStorm #SeeSnowGoSlow
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@511ONEastern
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Weather Alerts for Ontario: Impactful winter storm likely Tuesday into Wednesday. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays. Visit for details on your specific region. #ONStorm
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
5 years
#DYK ? Anti-icing liquid can be sprayed before a storm to prevent snow and ice from sticking to highways? Ontario 511’s Track My Plow allows users to track the progress of snow plows and winter maintenance vehicles on provincial highways:
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
2 years
Public weather alerts for Ontario South - Rain/snow this afternoon in many areas tonight. Temperatures to plummet on Friday morning leading to potential flash freeze for locations that receive rainfall. Blizzard conditions Friday morning into Saturday.
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
2 years
NOTICE - 511 website is down temporarily. Will update ASAP
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@511ONEastern
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9 years
RT @Muskoka411 : Traffic Alert keep an eye out for this
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
7 months
Major winter storm to move into portions of eastern Ontario. Snow may change to ice pellets or freezing rain this evening. 20 to 30 mm of rain is likely before tapering off tonight in some areas. Difficult travel conditions.
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
1 month
Near zero visibility in fog is occurring. If travelling, be prepared for areas of near-zero visibility. A heat event will continue today and possibly into Tuesday for some areas. Never leave people, particularly children, or pets inside a parked vehicle.
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
6 years
Due to hazardous weather conditions #NewYork State will be issuing bans on all tractor trailers and commercial buses: Truck and Bus restriction to #USA Interstate 81. The ban will last for the duration of the storm.
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
1 year
Effective immediately, due to changes on Twitter, Tweets may be affected. MTO continues to provide traveller information through the Ontario511 website and free mobile app. Create a MY511 account to receive traffic alerts for your favourite routes directly to your phone or email.
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
4 years
Ontario is making it easier for truck drivers to find traveller information. Ontario 511 now offers a “Trucker Mode” that brings key information to truck drivers. Visit Ontario 511 Trucker Mode at
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
3 years
Good morning Ontario! There are currently 4 incidents/closures on our provincial highways this morning. #DYK that Ontario 511 also provides Waze incidents and traffic jams to better help people plan their travel in Ontario. Visit &
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
5 years
Update: #Closure #Colborne #HWY401 WB between IC497 Percy St Big Apple and IC487 Lyle St - All lanes remain closed due to a collision. Detour route: Exit at 497 to Percy St, north to Cty Rd 25 to Cty Rd 22 To Cty Rd 45 to IC 474. #ONHwys #OnStorm
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
5 years
It is said that today is the busiest travel day of the year. Beware of winter road conditions. Visit 511 Ontario. #DriveSafe #SeeSnowGoSlow #MerryChristmas #ONHwys
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
5 years
Good morning Ontario! With winter here, planning your travels is snow problem. Ontario 511's cameras, road conditions, weather and Track my Plow have you covered. #DriveSafely during these icy road conditions. #WinterDriving #ONStorm #ONHwys
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
8 years
S/Landsdowne/Gananoque: #HWY401 EB/WB Reynolds Rd IC659/IC648,is closed in both directions due to a vehicle fire.Detour from Reynolds to CR2
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
2 years
#Closure #Kaladar #HWY7 is closed in both directions at Varty Rd due to debris. #ONHwys
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
4 years
Good morning Ontario! We currently have 350 Maintenance Vehicles in Operation on our roads to make your commute safer.
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
7 years
Track current and recent locations of plows on Ontario provincial highways. Visit .
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
2 years
Weather alerts Ontario South - Freezing rain and rainfall warnings as well as fog and special weather advisories today into tomorrow. Follow this link for more information on your specific region. #ONStorm
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
5 years
Register with #My511 to receive texts about closures on your regularly travelled routes in Ontario at
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
5 years
Winter storm warning, Freezing rain warning & Rainfall warning in effect for Ontario - south: Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
5 years
#DYK ? Winter road conditions are updated minimally 5 x daily. Ontario 511 also includes cameras, forecasted driving conditions, weather radar and more to help you stay informed. #KnowBeforeYouGo #SeeSnowGoSlow
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
2 years
Frost advisory in effect for Ontario - south: temperatures have risen this morning but are expected to fall to the freezing mark again tonight.
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
2 years
Snowfall, freezing and special weather advisories throughout Southern Ontario today into Friday. Follow for further details on your region. Take extra care while walking or driving in affected areas. #ONStorm #DriveSafe
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@511ONEastern
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2 months
Weather Alerts for Ontario: the first heat event of the season is expected to end Thursday morning. Maximum temperatures may reach the low thirties today in a few areas. Never leave people, particularly children, or pets inside a parked vehicle.
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@511ONEastern
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4 years
Good morning Ontario. We currently have 485 pieces of winter maintenance equipment on our roads to make your commute safer.
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
1 year
Building Fire on #HWY15 Both Directions between HWY 7 and 9TH LINE RD. All lanes closed. #Closure #ONHwys
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
2 years
@OPP_ER
OPP East Region
2 years
Road crews continue working around the clock in Prince Edward! Drive with caution Hwy 62 near mountain view remains narrow and snow covered. #PrincEdOPP .
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@511ONEastern
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4 years
Cleared: Amber Alert-Ottawa Missing 9-month-old Magnolia (Maggie) Knox has been located.
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
2 years
Weather alerts Ontario South - Freezing rain and wind warnings, fog and special weather advisories all happening this morning and this afternoon, depending on your location. Follow for more information on your specific region. #ONStorm
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@511ONEastern
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8 years
Good morning Ontario!
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
5 years
Freezing rain/wind warning for Ontario South. Freezing rain is expected to develop this evening & may taper off briefly tonight but will redevelop early Monday & continue through the day. Windsor to expect winds up to 90 Kms. Stay safe!
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@511ONEastern
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Weather Alerts for Ontario: Snowfall off the Great Lakes, Strong SW winds for parts of the north shore of Lake Erie & Lake Ontario and extreme cold for northwestern and far northwestern ON are expected. For details visit #SeeSnowGoSlow #ONStorm
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@511ONEastern
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5 years
Good Morning Ontario! Register with My 511 and create route notifications for your daily commute. #KnowBeforeYouGo #My511 #ONHwys
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
5 years
Good morning Ontario / Happy New Year to All! For 2020, we wish for everyone to be safe on our roads. Check out Ontario 511 - Know before you go. #StayAlert #WinterDriving #SeeSnowGoSlow #DriveSober #ArriveAlive
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
3 years
Season's Greetings! We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. #DriveSafe and visit our website at for continued up-to-date information on our road conditions, collisions, traffic, cameras and more. #ONHwys #MerryChristmas #SeeSnowGoSlow
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
2 years
@ONtransport
Ontario Ministry of Transportation
2 years
Never pass a working snowplow – when you see their flashing blue lights, stay back and be patient. Learn more:
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@511ONEastern
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4 years
Good morning, road conditions are mainly bare and dry or bare and wet across the province with a few exceptions in some sections in Northwestern area. Up to date information can be viewed at:
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
4 years
#Closure #Belleville #HWY401 Eastbound #HWY37 IC544, all lanes closed due to collision. #ONHwys
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
4 years
Good morning Ontario! We currently have 485 pieces of winter maintenance equipment on our roads to make your commute safer.
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@511ONEastern
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7 months
Winter weather travel advisory in effect. Snow continues across eastern and northeastern Ontario this morning. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. #ONStorm #SeeSnowGoSlow
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@511ONEastern
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5 years
Remembering Canada's Veterans and their service and sacrifice for our country. #CanadaRemembers
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@511ONEastern
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7 months
Hazardous winter conditions for NE region late Tuesday into Wednesday with accumulations of 15-30 cm. Snow expected to move into portions of southern Ontario on Tuesday with snow heavy at times before changing to rain later in the day. Follow
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@511ONEastern
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
3 years
Sandbanks Provincial Park Beach Campground Closed For more information:
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
6 years
@Algonquin_PP
Algonquin Provincial Park
6 years
A reminder that Algonquin is moose country. Drive alert & never exceed speed limit. At night, 60-70km/hr is even better.
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@511ONEastern
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5 years
Special Weather Alert for Ontario South - Eastern Region. Snow this evening with 10-15 cm possible by the time the snow tapers off Thursday morning. Motorists are urged to exercise caution, particularly overnight into Thursday morning.
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
2 years
Collision on #HWY401 Eastbound between MOULINETTE RD (IC 778)/South Stormont CR 35 - Long Sault and BROOKDALE AVE (IC 789)/Hwy 138. All lanes closed. #Closure #ONHwys
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
2 years
Winter Storm Warning/Blizzard for Ontario South - Crippling blizzard conditions continuing through Saturday. Travel will be extremely difficult to impossible at times and is not advised. Wind gusts of 90- 120 km/h. Extensive utility outages are possible.
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
7 years
#Napanee - #Roadwork - Drive with caution on #HWY401 in both directions at Palace Road, roadwork repairs scheduled February 14th EB at 0900 hrs and February 15th WB. Expect delays due to lane closure. #ONHwys
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
7 years
cleared : #Mallorytown : #Hwy401 WB at Mallorytown Rd (IC 675) - Prince Reynolds Rd (IC 659), all lanes are re-opened.
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
2 years
Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Ontario - south: A developing low pressure centre will bring a swath of snow to the region beginning this evening for some regions. For more information, visit: #SeeSnowGoSlow #ONStorm
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
7 years
Good Morning Ontario!
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
6 years
Recovery of this crashed transport truck will cause lane restrictions on #Hwy401 east in #Napanee tonight starting at 8:00 PM. Passing lane to be closed and impact on traffic flow expected to be minimal. No EDR, but please #slowdown through area.
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@511ONEastern
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4 years
Public Weather Alerts for Ontario - south: Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. #ONStorm #SeeSnowGoSlow
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
8 years
RT @icbc : If you worked in a cone zone, wouldn’t you want drivers to slow down? Please drive with care. #ConeZoneBC
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
4 years
#Incident #EofPembroke #HWY17 Renfrew CR24 (White Water Rd), 2 lanes blocked in both directions due to collision. #ONHwys
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@511ONEastern
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6 months
Weather Alerts for Ontario: A period of very cold wind chills is expected in the North - Lake effect snow squalls will continue today before moving south of the area this evening. -
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
4 years
Good morning Ontario! - Snow squall warnings with gusts of 50 km/hr for many regions of southern Ontario to continue through the weekend. Adjust driving to changing weather conditions.
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@511ONEastern
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2 years
Winter weather warnings throughout southern Ontario expected to continue tonight until Christmas morning. Reduced visibility. Many road closures. Visit for more information on your region. #ONStorm
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
2 years
Cleared: Weather conditions on #HWY401 Westbound between Switzerville Rd and Northumberland CR 30 (IC 509). All lanes closed. #Closure #ONHwys
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
4 years
Update: #Closure #Ottawa #HWY417 EB & WB remains fully closed between Carling Ave / Kirkwood Ave (IC 124) and Bronson Ave (IC 121A) due to continuation of OTrain construction. Continue to follow detour. #ONHwys
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
3 years
Good morning Ontario. Traffic cameras are showing that traffic is moving well. #ONHwys
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
3 years
Found safe: #AmberAlert Female: 1 year old, 2 feet, 20 lbs, brown eyes, black hair, wearing Navy Blue Montreal Canadians onesie and a feeding tube in her nose. Missing from Carling Ave / Pinecrest Rd. in Ottawa. Vehicle Color: Silver.
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@511ONEastern
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8 months
Snow Squalls with poor visibility later today and tonight for southern Ontario. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Rain affecting portions of eastern Ontario today before tapering off later this afternoon or evening. #ONStorm
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
9 years
#Belleville #Hwy401WB at Hwy37 (IC 544)/Hwy 62 (IC 543)N Front St, all lanes are closed due to a collision. #ONHwys
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
3 years
@ONtransport
Ontario Ministry of Transportation
3 years
Ontario truckers keep our shelves stocked and supply chain strong. They’re our front-line workers too. Join us in thanking them!
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5 years
Good morning Ontario! #DYK – Winter road conditions are updated minimally 5 x daily. Ontario 511 also includes traffic cameras, weather cameras, weather radar and more to help drivers stay informed. #KnowBeforeYouGo
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
8 months
Happy New Year 2024 from the Traveller Information Office and Towzone Pilot Project staff. 🎉Stay Safe on our roads.
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6 years
Good Morning Ontario!
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
5 years
Update: #Closure #Hwy17 remains closed in both directions from Tower Trail to Mcissac Dr due to flooding. #DeepRiver - Local traffic only & #BissettCreek - No traffic beyond this point. #ONHwys
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
3 years
Public Weather Alerts for Ontario - south- Snow is expected to develop over the area late Saturday afternoon or Saturday evening -
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
6 years
#Incident #Ottawa #HWY417 EB at Innes Rd (IC 112), 2 lanes & both shoulders are blocked due to a collision. #ONHwys
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
8 years
Please note we're experiencing technical issues with the #511 automated telephone system. Please visit the text portion of our website
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
7 months
Winter storm expected this evening to Saturday morning. Snow is forecast to begin late this afternoon and will quickly become heavy at times. Visit for more information on your specific location. #ONStorm
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@511ONEastern
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5 years
Public Weather Alerts for Ontario - south- snowfall -
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
8 years
Public Weather Alerts for Ontario - south/Tornado Watch/Severe thunderstorm Warning
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@511ONEastern
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5 years
Weather alert for the Ottawa region. We are showing you one view of #HWY417 at the moment. #ONHwys #ONStorm #DriveSafe
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
7 years
@OPP_HSD
OPP Highway Safety Division
7 years
Thank you to every officer who spends countless hours making sure drivers are sober. R.I.D.E. Checks happen every day across the Province
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@511ONEastern
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2 years
Public Weather Alerts for Ontario - south - Significant snowfall likely Wednesday morning into Thursday morning.
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
7 years
#GoldenLake : #Hwy60 in both directions at Renfrew CR 30 - Hwy41, all lanes are closed due to a collision. #ONHwys
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
5 years
Good morning Ontario ! Weather alert for Ontario South - extreme cold - A period of very cold wind chills is expected.
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
4 years
Good morning, please note in parts of Eastern region, Snow is expected to begin this morning. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.
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@511ONEastern
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Winter storm watches continue with snow expected Friday night into Saturday with possible accumulations of 10 to 25 cm for certain regions of Ontario. Strong wind gusts will result in areas of blowing snow. Visit for more information. #ONStorm
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@511ONEastern
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2 years
Winter weather warnings throughout the province this morning through this evening. Travel is strongly discouraged. Many road closures. #ONStorm #DriveSafe #SeeSnowGoSlow
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
2 years
Updated: Weather conditions on #HWY33 Both Directions between HWY 62 - PICTON and GLENORA FERRY DOCK. All lanes closed. #Closure #ONHwys
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
2 years
Update: #Closure #Ottawa #HWY417 WB On and Off ramps remain closed at Hunt Club Rd WB due to downed hydro structure. #ONHwys
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
5 years
Good morning Ontario! Heading out today? Want to know the road conditions before leaving? Register with My 511. #My511 #KnowBeforeYouGo #WinterDriving #SeeSnowGoSlow #SeeIceThinkTwice
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
5 years
Good morning Ontario! Where oh where, can you be? Ontario 511’s Track My Plow allows users to track the progress of snow plows and winter maintenance vehicles on provincial highways. #TrackMyPlow
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
2 years
Snowfall/Weather Advisory for Ontario South - Heavy snow at times with snowfall of 10-15 cm tonight until tomorrow. The Friday morning commute will likely be impacted due to snow falling heavily at times.
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@511ONEastern
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5 years
Good morning Ontario! Want to see what is happening on Ontario highways? Ontario 511 has over 600 cameras to help you plan your travel. #My511
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
2 years
Public Weather Alerts for Ontario - south - Significant snowfall ending by this afternoon.
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
3 years
Good morning Ontario! Want to know where construction or roadwork is along your travel route? Check off Current/Future Roadwork & Construction here at
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
7 years
Barry's Bay: #HWY60 from Old Barry's Bay Rd, all lanes are blocked due to a collision. #ONHwys
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@511ONEastern
511OntarioEastern
5 years
Good morning Ontario! Special weather statement in effect for Ontario South - Snow and ice pellets possible tonight into Thursday. The Thursday morning commute to work may be affected
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