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Whiteout conditions close highways across the region, including section of Trans-Canada
Key highways in southern Manitoba are closed because of blowing and drifting snow and poor visibility. The Trans‑Canada Highway is closed between Headingley and Elie, and Highway 26 is closed from the west junction with Highway 248 to Portage la Prairie. Both closures were reported late this morning and remain in effect. Motorists are advised to avoid non‑essential travel and check road conditions before heading out. The following highways are now closed: Highway 23 from Lowe Farm to Hwy 75 Highway 75 from Ste. Agathe to Morris Highway 59 from HWY 100 to US Border Highway 52 from Hwy 59 to La Broquerie The following highways remain closed: Highway 1 West, from Highway 100 to Elie Highway 2, from Highway 100 to St. Claude Highway 3, from Highway 100 to Crystal City Highway 8, from Highway 101 to Highway 27 Highway 9, from Highway 101 to Highway 4 Highway 13, from Elm Creek to Carman Highway 14, from Hwy 75 to Hwy 3 Highway 23 from Lowe Farm to Hwy 5 Highway 26, from Hwy 1 (St. Francis Xavier) to Hwy 1 (Portage la Prairie) Highway 75 from HWY 100 to Ste. Agathe Highway 101, North Perimeter, from Hwy 1 (Portage Ave.) to Hwy 1 (Fermor Ave.) Highway 100, South Perimeter, from Hwy 1 (Portage Ave.) to Hwy 1 (Fermor Ave.) Highway 236 from Highway 6 to Balmoral Click here for current road conditions