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Ferry Closure Notices

The Merv Hardie ferry, which crosses the Mackenzie River near Fort Providence, continues normal operations. The ferry is expected to remain in operation until early to mid-January.

All other ferries in the NWT are closed for the season.
National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims

November 18 is the 2009 National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims.  It is a day to pause and reflect upon the number of people whose lives have been changed or cut short as a result of avoidable collisions. Please click on the link below for more information.

1 person dies every 3 hours on Canada's roads. 



Make the choice to be the Life of the Party.  Be a Designated Driver.
Engineering Recruitment Campaign

The Department of Transportation has launched an extensive hiring campaign to attract a large number of engineering professionals to fill jobs related to the maintenance, development, and building of the NWT's transportation infrastructure. There are positions that are immediately available, and others that are available for the 2010 construction season, which begins April 1. For more information, please click here.

Buckle Up NWT! 

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Transportation
Minister
Michael McLeod
For information on changes to the condition of NWT highways, ferries, ice crossings, and winter roads, please visit our Travel Alerts page.
 
For detailed information on the condition of the NWT Highway system, please visit our Road Conditions page.
 
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