Infrastructure NWT have reclosed Hwy 6 due to a wildfire and smoke conditions. Later this evening, a portion of Hwy 8 near the NWT / Yukon border was also closed due to a wildfire on the Yukon side of the border.
Earlier today officials cautioned drivers to take extra care around Hwy 6 because of poor visibility and to expect delays along Hwy 6, especially from the Junction to Fort Smith.
Hwy 6 to Fort Resolution was reopened after an overnight closure because of a nearby fire late last night and early this morning.
Officials are asking travellers to head to the DriveNWT website for the latest updates.
