Stuck in highway closure backups? Here's how to avoid them, via CBC's traffic reporter
CBC traffic specialist Doug Hempstead breaks down how to avoid traffic caused by the 417 closure between Oct. 19 to Oct. 24.
![Stuck in highway closure backups? Here's how to avoid them, via CBC's traffic reporter](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6551712.1697800645!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/highway-417-queensway-closed-sign.jpg)
![Fermeture de la 417 du 11 aout au 15 aout 2022. A closed sign at Highway 417 in Ottawa, on Aug. 15, 2022. An orange sign reads "Highway 417 closed" in French.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6551712.1697800645!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/highway-417-queensway-closed-sign.jpg)
CBC traffic specialist Doug Hempstead breaks down how to avoid traffic caused by the 417 closure between Oct. 19 to Oct. 24.