Highway 402 now open between London and Sarnia following icy morning commute
A snow plow leads a line of traffic along Highway 402 near Sarnia, Ont. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. (Gerry Dewan / CTV London)
Area highways were snow covered and slippery Friday following Thursday's bout of freezing rain along with a large dumping of snow across Southern Ontario.
Police across the region reported numerous crashes and closures.
According to OPP, members of the western region responded to 193 collissions since 5 p.m. Thursday — the majority of crashes were minor.
OPP had also closed a portion of Highway 402 from Middlesex County to Lambton County because of poor road conditions and multiple crashes.
Motorists are asked to slow down and drive according to road conditions.
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