Highway 17 closed south of Kingsway in Sudbury after two-vehicle crash

Ontario Provincial Police have closed part of Highway 17 in Greater Sudbury, Ont., south of the Kingsway on April 21, 2026. (Angela Gemmill/CTV News Northern Onario)

A ‘serious’ two-vehicle crash has closed a section of Highway 17 in both directions about four kilometres south of Kingsway, in Greater Sudbury, on Tuesday afternoon.

Ontario Provincial Police said the crash occurred on the highway bypass and the closure extends from the Kingsway to the Highway 69 junction.

“Injuries are being assessed,” the OPP said in a social media post.

“Please avoid the area and use alternate routes.”

“I can confirm the OPP are currently at a serious collision on highway 17, bypass,” said OPP Const. Rob Lewis in a message to CTV News.

Prolonged closure expected

OPP said drivers should expect a prolonged closure while an on-site investigation and clean-up effort take place.

OPP advised the public to follow its social media accounts, as well as 511.on.ca and municipal511.ca, for updates on road closures.

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