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These Travel Alerts provide general information only. For more detailed information, please visit our Road Conditions page, or call 1-800-661-0750. You can also visit our Ferry information page and our Winter and Ice Road information page.
Information on Yukon's highway system, including Yukon's portion of the Dempster Highway, can be found here.
BISON ALERTS
Bison season - the period of the year when bison collisions are at their highest - runs from mid-August through December.
Highway 3 - numerous herds of bison can be found alongside all parts of Highway 3.
Highway 5 - Parks Canada's bison report for Highway 5 indicates that as of the morning of Friday November 6 bison are in the area of the Wetlands pull-off (kilometre 200), and between Preble Creek and Sass River (kilometre 181). Bison may be anywhere along Highway 5.
FERRY CROSSINGS
The Merv Hardie ferry, which crosses the Mackenzie River near Fort Providence, is operating normally, and is expected to remain in operation into January.
All other NWT ferries have closed for the season.
ICE CROSSINGS AND WINTER AND ICE ROADS
The season for winter and ice roads is expected to begin within weeks. It is an offence to drive on a winter or ice road until it is open for traffic.
HIGHWAY 1 (Mackenzie Highway)
Be aware that although the newly constructed Kakisa Bridge is open, men and equipment may still be on and around the bridge. Please slow down, obey traffic signage, and use extra caution when approaching the bridge from either direction.
HIGHWAY 2 (Hay River Highway)
**Motorists are advised that effective today November 19, 2009 and continuing until November 27, 2009 a wide load will be travelling from Highway 2 Hay River to Highway 3 Dory Point. This wide load advisory will take place from 7:00 a.m. to approximately 12:00 p.m. daily. Intermittent delays can be expected.**
Drive at a speed appropriate for the road conditions, prepared to stop with little or no notice.
HIGHWAY 3 (Yellowknife Highway)
**Motorists are advised that effective today November 19, 2009 and continuing until November 27, 2009 a wide load will be travelling from Highway 2 Hay River to Highway 3 Dory Point. This wide load advisory will take place from 7:00 a.m. to approximately 12:00 p.m. daily. Intermittent delays can be expected.**
Be aware of construction activity and truck movement for the Deh Cho Bridge in the vicinity of both North and South ferry landings and access roads, and use extra caution.
This is a peak season for bison along Highway 3 from the Mackenzie River to within 30 km. of Yellowknife. The largest concentration of bison is within 70 kilometres either side of Behchoko. Most bison collisions occur after dusk or in snowy conditions. Drive at a speed appropriate for the weather and road conditions, prepared to stop with little or no notice. DO NOT overdrive your headlights - driving at more than the speed limit, even in good driving conditions, makes it almost certain you will be unable to see a bison with your headlights at night in time to avoid a collision.
HIGHWAY 4 (Ingraham Trail)
Watch for crews and equipment working.
HIGHWAY 5 (Fort Smith Highway)
Drive at a speed appropriate for the road conditions; be prepared to stop with little or no notice.
Rough road surface between km 196 to km 214 due to a culvert replacement.
Hay Camp Rd in WBNP is now open to the Hornaday River.
HIGHWAY 6 (Fort Resolution Highway)
Drive at a speed appropriate for the road conditions, prepared to stop with little or no notice.
HIGHWAY 7 (Liard Trail)
Km 198 to Km 201 single lane traffic, soft surface, and watch for men and equipment working in the area.
Occasional bison sightings can be found along Highway 7, particularly near Fort Liard.
HIGHWAY 8 (Dempster Highway)
Drive at a speed appropriate for the road conditions, prepared to stop with little or no notice.
Check weather and road conditions before travel. This highway is subject to frequent closures in winter due to heavy snow and high wind conditions.
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