Fort Chipewyan Winter Road closing March 22

(Fort McMurray, AB – March 21, 2022) – Due to increasingly warmer weather, the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road is closing for the season on Tuesday March 22 at 10 a.m.

Road conditions have deteriorated significantly because of the warmer weather.

It is extremely dangerous to use the winter road when it’s closed

Travelling on the winter road when it is closed is strictly prohibited and extremely dangerous. Barricades and signage will be in place and there is no detour. Any motorist using the winter road while it’s closed are putting themselves and others at risk of a serious incident.

Winter Road updates

Conditions can change quickly, always check before starting your journey by calling the hotline or checking the website for up to date information about road conditions and status before traveling. Anyone planning on using the winter road should review the Winter Road Safety Tips brochure.

Crews preparing updated route for 2022-23 season

Next winter, the Municipality is planning on moving the east ice crossing over the Des Roches River further south to avoid the Kazan Wildland Park. Crews are currently building and maintaining an ice crossing at the proposed location to monitor the ice integrity in the area and provide access to equipment preparing the new route.

Don’t miss a Winter Road update 

Check the following sources for the latest information: 

• Sign up for email updates at subscribe.rmwb.ca 
• Winter Road Hotline (recorded message) - 866-743-6111 
• Municipal website at rmwb.ca/winterroads 
• RMWB Facebook and Twitter accounts 

To learn more about the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road, visit rmwb.ca/winterroads 

For further information or questions, please contact Pulse at 780-743-7000 or online at rmwb.ca/pulse. 

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