Perimeter, Trans-Canada among Manitoba highways closed due to poor visibility

Multiple major highways were closed in southern Manitoba Friday due to blowing and drifting snow.

Recent snowfall and wind gusts up to 80 km/h have reduced visibility in open areas.  Environment Canada forecasters warn travel will “likely be hazardous due to near-zero visibility” and that the conditions may have a significant impact on rush-hour traffic.

As of 12:30 a.m., closed highways included:

• Winnipeg’s Perimeter Highway,
• Sections of the Trans-Canada Highway west of Winnipeg,
• Highways 8, 9 and 6 north of Winnipeg,
• Highways 75 and 59 south of Winnipeg.

Updated road conditions and closures are available on the province’s 511 website.

Weather conditions are expected to improve from northwest to southeast through the afternoon and evening.