Infrastructure

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ROAD ADVISORY
Access Roads

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Road Legend
Mackenzie Highway
Hay River Highway
Yellowknife Highway
Ingraham Trail
Fort Smith Highway
Fort Resolution Highway
Liard Highway
Dempster Highway
Tuktoyaktuk Highway
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Travel Notices 

Updated on January 20, 2023

      Highway 7 (kilometre 20-34)

      Current until June early 2023

      • Posted speed is reduced to 60 km/h for winter season.

          Highway 1 (kilometre 20.2): Culvert Replacement

          Current until March 2023

          • Use two-lane snow-built detour.
          • Obey all warning signs, flag persons, traffic control devices and posted speed limits.

          Highway 1 (kilometre 35)

          • Crews at work.
          • Obey posted traffic control personnel and posted speed limits. 
          • Watch for people and equipment working.
          • Expect delays.

            Highway 1 (kilometre 411.2): Jean Marie River Bridge

            Current until further notice.

            • Single lane traffic only (alternating flow).
            • Drivers must yield to oncoming traffic.
            • Reduced speed limit of 40 km/h.

              Highway 1 (kilometre 222-234): West of Highway 3 junction

              Current until May 2023

              • posted speed is reduced for winter season.

              Seasonal Weight Restrictions

              Effective December 12, 2022


              Winter Load Tolerances (WLT) will be allowed on the following NWT Highways:

              • Hwy 1 Km 0 – Km 690 (excluding Liard & Mackenzie River/Ndulee ice crossings)
              • Hwy 2 Km 0 – Km 49
              • Hwy 3 Km 0 – Km 338
              • Hwy 4 Km 0 – Km 69
              • Hwy 5 Km 0 – Km 266
              • Hwy 6 Km 0 – Km 90
              • Hwy 7 Km 0 – Km 254
              • Hwy 8 Km 0 – Km 272.5 (excluding Peel & Mackenzie River ice crossings)
              • Hwy 9 Km 0 – Km 97
              • Hwy 10 Km 0 – Km 133.6

              For all other road tolerances, please refer to the highway map above.

              Vehicle Configuration, with regulated weights

              Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)

              Winter Load Tolerances (kg)

              Single Axle Straight Truck

              16,400

              16,900

              Tandem Axle Straight Truck

              24,300

              25,300

              Tridem Axle Straight Truck

              31,300

              32,800

              Straight Truck Combination Full Trailer

              53,500

              57,000

              Tandem Axle Semi-Trailer/Truck Tractor

              39,500

              41,500

              Tridem Axle Semi-Trailer/Truck Tractor

              46,500

              49,000

              A-Train Truck and Trailer

              53,500

              53,500

              B-Train Truck and Trailer Combinations

              63,500

              63,500

              C-Train Truck and Trailer Combinations

              58,500

              58,500