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Winter Road through Wood Buffalo National Park is now OPEN

Connor Pitre
By Connor Pitre

Yet another NWT winter road is open for public use.

The winter road through Wood Buffalo National Park (WBNP) from Fort Smith to Fort Chipewyan is now open with a 10,000kg weight limit.

It is strongly advised that only 4×4 or AWD vehicles use the winter road at this time, as crossings remain very steep. Motorists are encouraged check the status of the road on the WBNP website before departing.

Colder temperatures overnight have helped to ease the overflow issue at the Peace River, and crews were able to flood/freeze the crossing again to make it passable. The ice thickness on the river is reported to be more than a metre, and crews will continue to monitor and repair crossings.

Travelling on the winter road requires extra caution and preparation. When travelling on the winter road, always watch for heavy equipment, ensure that you have proper safety equipment with you and let someone know your approximate time of arrival.

Connor Pitre
Connor Pitre
Born and raised in Central Alberta, Connor Pitre attended the Western Academy Broadcasting College in Saskatchewan, before making his way to the NWT in November of 2021. Since then, he has become a regular staple of the True North FM crew in the News department, and occasionally filling in on the afternoon show.

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