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Sign damage leads to closure of Highway 400 ramp at Bayfield St.

Barrie police blocked the Bayfield Street southbound ramp until the work was complete

The Travelodge sign at the Bayfield Street and Highway 400 southbound on-ramp was damaged by the heavy winds during Sunday afternoon's storm.

The sign was noticeably bent after 4 p.m.

Police were on the scene to divert traffic away in case the sign collapsed.

Workers arrived at 5:15 p.m. to begin repairing or taking the sign down.

Police blocked the Bayfield Street southbound ramp until the work is complete.