First part of Petrolia water pipeline installed
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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.
Highway 402 closed at Watford after accident
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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