Several highways close due to poor driving conditions; Perimeter now reopened

Snow closes Manitoba highways Several highways in Manitoba, including the Perimeter, have closed due to snowy weather on January 21, 2022.

WINNIPEG — After being closed for several hours Friday morning, the Perimeter has reopened; however, as of Friday afternoon a new round of highway closures are in place.

As of 5:30 p.m. the following roads are closed:

The Perimeter was originally closed down due to poor winter driving conditions and poor visibility.

The province said Highway 100 from Highway 1 East to Highway 1 West is now open and Highway 101 from Highway 1 West to Highway 1 East is also open.

The westbound lanes on Highway 1 from Headingley to Portage la Prairie and Highway 8 from the Winnipeg city limits to Highway 67 are also reopened after being closed for poor winter driving conditions.

People are still being advised to drive with caution.