RCMP closes parts of Trans-Canada Highway as winter conditions worsen

Multiple major highways are closed around Winnipeg due to poor winter driving conditions, reduced visibility and a multi-vehicle collision, Manitoba RCMP say.

Environment Canada issued an alert Friday warning drivers that blowing snow has reduced visibility to near zero in some locations south and southeast of Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg.

The following highways are closed:

• Highway 1 from Headingley to Portage la Prairie
• Highway 1 from Portage la Prairie to Brandon (westbound)
• Highway 75 from Morris to the U.S. border
• Highway 276 from Ste. Rose du Lac to Toutes Aides

This yellow-warning alert will continue through Friday, ending Friday evening, due to the poor driving conditions on roads.

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Officers responded to a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 1 between Headingley and Portage la Prairie early Friday.

Those on the road are advised to turn on their lights, slow down, maintain a safe following distance, and monitor alerts from Environment Canada.

Drivers are also urged to postpone travel and can use this map to check conditions before heading out.