Commuters accustomed to traveling from the Steinbach region to Winnipeg using the Number 1 Highway were in for a pleasant surprise Thursday morning. The cloverleaf exit guiding traffic from Highway 12 onto Highway 1 west has been closed for months as provincial crews resurface the major artery, forcing westbound motorists to turn out in the opposite direction towards Kenora and pull a U-turn at their earliest opportunity. Now, however, that lane has reopened those same commuters will be able to enjoy a ride to the city without the tedious inconvenience.

"display: block;">Heading to Kenora remains challenging for southbound traffic on Highway 12 as the exit remains closed.