Intense Police Investigation Shuts Down Highway 11 on Canada Day
If you were heading up Highway 11 this morning to enjoy your Canada Day plans, you may have run into something more serious than traffic. A major stretch of Highway 11, just north of Orillia near Washago, was completely shut down in both directions due to an active police investigation. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) moved quickly to close off the highway between Severn River Road and Coopers Falls Road, as well as between Canning Road and Graham Road, prompting significant disruption and growing concern among drivers and local residents.
The closure came with stern warnings. The OPP urged anyone in the area to shelter in place and to avoid the zone entirely. If you happened to be stuck in the traffic during the lockdown, police instructed everyone to remain in their vehicles and lock their doors. That message alone gave people a sense that this wasn’t a routine stop or minor accident—it was something much more serious.
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Eyewitnesses reported a heavy police presence, with armed officers, K9 units, and even a helicopter flying overhead. Reports quickly spread across social media, as residents were told not to step outside—not even to sit on their porches. The OPP didn’t immediately release any details about what sparked the investigation, but clearly it was urgent enough to paralyze a critical traffic artery on a holiday morning.
By 11:15 a.m., officials announced that Highway 11 had officially reopened, and by 11:50 a.m., the shelter-in-place order was lifted. However, police made it clear that the situation wasn’t fully resolved. They emphasized that a heavy police presence would remain in the area as the investigation continues. If you’re in the area and notice anything suspicious, the OPP is asking you to call 1-888-310-1122.
No suspects have been publicly named and no official reason for the lockdown has been provided yet. But the sudden and large-scale response suggests authorities were acting on credible and potentially dangerous information. It’s a strong reminder that even on national holidays, public safety can’t be taken for granted.
For now, life near Washago and along Highway 11 is slowly returning to normal. But the memory of this dramatic morning won’t fade quickly for those who found themselves caught in the middle of it. Keep an eye out for updates as the OPP continues their investigation.
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