OPP shut down portion of westbound Highway 402 in Lambton County for convoy
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Lambton OPP have closed a portion of westbound Highway 402 in Lambton County Wednesday.
Lambton OPP have closed a portion of westbound Highway 402 in Lambton County Wednesday.
OPP shut down the highway at Nauvoo Road for a “Freedom Convoy” protest.
Farm vehicles and trucks made up a convoy that got underway around 7:15 a.m. It's not clear how many vehicles are involved.
Provincial continue to monitor the situation.
“Lambton County OPP have implemented the closure to ensure public safety,” OPP said in a news release Wednesday.
“The OPP respects the right of everyone to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. The OPP asks everyone to be patient and respectful of each other despite potential inconvenience.”
Motorists may want to avoid the westbound lanes of the highway to avoid delays.
