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This photo shows the current conditions at 402 and Nauvoo Road. A traffic backup can be seen on the otherside of the overpass.

November 10, 2025

Highway 402 eastbound is closed at Nauvoo Road after two tractor trailers collided.

A streamer across Lake Huron is dumping the traditional snow belt area with about a foot of snow on the ground around Highway 402 and Arkona Road.

Lambton OPP say a number of vehicles are involved but no injuries have been reported. One of the transport jackknifed. Fire officials say on of the transports is across one-and-a-half lanes of traffic.

The highway is closed at Nauvoo Road as is the eastbound on-ramp. Police are asking you to avoid the area.

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