Ontario Provincial Police say Highway 17 between Nipigon and Schreiber has been shut down.

Poor road conditions and multiple transports that have become stuck are cited as the reason.

Environment Canada indicated that the area between Thunder Bay to as far east as Timmins was in for a late season snowfall, with between 5 and 12 cm of snow expected.

No word when that section of the Trans Canada highway will reopen.

OPP say further updates will be provided as required.