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SEVERE WEATHER ALERT. HIGHWAYS IN THE SOUTH SLAVE AND NORTH SLAVE REGIONS ARE ICY DUE TO FREEZING RAIN CONDITIONS. HEAVY SNOW IS REPORTED IN THE YELLOWKNIFE AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE REGION. TRAVELLERS ARE ADVISED TO REDUCE SPEEDS AND DRIVE WITH EXTREME CAUTION. TRAVEL SHOULD BE POSTPONED IF POSSIBLE TO GIVE CREWS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAINTAIN THE ROADS. BE AWARE OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT WORKING ON SANDING AND PLOWING OPERATIONS.
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 LIARD RIVER FERRY (LAFFERTY) CROSSING ON HIGHWAY 1 NEAR FORT SIMPSON IS SHUT DOWN FOR THE SEASON.
THE MACKENZIE RIVER FERRY (JOHNNY BERENS) OPERATING AT THE N'DULEE CROSSING (CAMSELL BEND) IS SHUT DOWN FOR THE SEASON.
The Merv Hardie ferry is operating normally, and is expected to remain in operation into January.
The Abraham Francis ferry, which crosses the Peel River near Fort McPherson, is expected to close 5 pm, Thursday, November 5. The Louis Cardinal ferry, which crosses the Arctic Red River on the Dempster Highway near the community of Tsiigehtchic, closed for the season on Sunday, October 25.
ICE CROSSINGS AND WINTER 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)
Currently in poor winter driving condition with icy and slippery sections due to freezing rain. Travellers are advised to reduce speed and drive with extreme caution.
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)
Currently in poor winter driving condition with icy and slippery sections due to freezing rain. Travellers are advised to reduce speed and drive with extreme caution.
Drive at a speed appropriate for the road conditions, prepared to stop with little or no notice
HIGHWAY 3 (Yellowknife Highway)
Currently in poor winter driving condition with icy and slippery sections due to freezing rain. Travellers are advised to reduce speed and drive with extreme caution.
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 70 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 road conditions, prepared to stop with little or no notice.
HIGHWAY 4 (Ingraham Trail)
Watch for crews and equipment working.
HIGHWAY 5 (Fort Smith Highway)
Currently in poor winter driving condition with icy and slippery sections due to freezing rain. Travellers are advised to reduce speed and drive with extreme caution.
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 recent culvert replacement.
Hay Camp Rd in WBNP is now open to the Hornaday River.
HIGHWAY 6 (Fort Resolution Highway)
Currently in poor winter driving condition with icy and slippery sections due to freezing rain. Travellers are advised to reduce speed and drive with extreme caution.
Drive at a speed appropriate for the road conditions, prepared to stop with little or no notice.
Culvert replacement is taking place from km 60 to km 90.
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, and verify that the ferries you require along your journey are operating.
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