Fort Chipewyan Winter Road Updates

Specialized contractor hired to accelerate ice building on the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road

Crews working every day in an effort to reopen the winter road by early February  

A contractor that uses a specialized ice construction method has been brought in to...

Fort Chipewyan Winter Road open to light vehicles Dec. 31

Motorists are reminded to plan ahead, drive to conditions and follow all posted signage

The Fort Chipewyan Winter Road is opening to light vehicles, today, Dec. 31 at 12:00 p.m.  

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Crews working every day in an effort to open the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road before Jan. 1

Additional shipping options for holiday goods and supplies available until Dec. 24

Crews continue to work seven days a week in an effort to open the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road...

Warm weather causing delays opening Fort Chipewyan Winter Road

Route being adjusted to avoid thin ice and open water 

Due to warm weather in the region, the opening of the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road on Dec. 15 is anticipated to be delayed....

Fort Chipewyan Winter Road temporarily closed

Warm weather is causing ice to melt, creating safety concerns at an ice crossing  

(Fort McMurray, AB – January 13, 2021) – Effective immediately, the Fort Chipewyan...