Crash closes stretch of 118 Friday afternoon

Police tape. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

By Mark Hodgins

Posted Dec 1, 2023 01:12:08 PM.

Last Updated Dec 3, 2023 11:06:37 PM.

A crash has forced the closure of a stretch of the 118 as of 1 p.m. Friday.

Officials say the 118 is closed inbound just past exit 11, which is the exit to highway 111.

Woodland Ave. also down to one lane outbound this hour just prior to the exit to the 111.

People are being asked to use alternate routes for the time being.

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