N.W.T.’s Ministry of Transportation announced this morning that the Mackenzie River Crossing / N’Dulee (Highway 1) is under an ice crossing caution. A 72-hour notice closure was also issued with the warning.
The section from Mackenzie River Crossing at Tsiigehtchic to Inuvik (km 143 to 259) is a route maintained during all seasons by the ministry.
In warmer months the route transitions to a vehicle ferry crossing with an average opening date of May 22.
The Mackenzie River Crossing / N’Dulee Crossing (Highway 1) is a crossing on route to Inuvik on = Highway 8, also known as the Dempster Highway.
Highway 8 starts at the Yukon/N.W.T. border and continues for 272 kilometres to Inuvik.
The highway, which is mostly gravel, passes Fort McPherson at kilometre 85 and Tsiigehtchic at kilometre 142.6.
“When travelling this highway, be sure to check at the visitor centres in Dawson or Inuvik for the latest road conditions, as it is a long way between service centres,” ministry staff caution on their website.
