Westbound lanes of Highway 402 in Lambton County reopen
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The Highway 402 westbound lanes have reopened at Nauvoo Road after a protest closed a section of the highway for days.
The Highway 402 westbound lanes have reopened at Nauvoo Road after a protest closed a section of the highway for days.
An update from Lambton County OPP said the lanes were reopened Monday after all vehicles and pedestrians have departed the highway.
Police are advising drivers to proceed with caution as traffic starts to move through the area.
Officers say the closure, which had been ongoing since last Wednesday, was implemented to ensure the safety of both the demonstrators and the motoring public.
#LambtonOPP has reopened #Hwy402 after all vehicles and pedestrians have departed. #OPP officers will maintain high visibility to ensure orderly movement of traffic to protect the public and keep the peace. Thank you to the public for your patience and cooperation. #ONHwys ^jj pic.twitter.com/yXBtu8xTyf
