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# Dawson City ice bridge open to heavy traffic

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Construction of the ice bridge between Dawson City and West Dawson is now complete.

The 40-metre-wide lane is suitable for vehicles and loads up to 40,000 kilograms and has been certified as safe for use by Associated Engineering’s NOR-EX and Big Ice. They have also provided ice training to the maintenance crew in Dawson, who will continue to maintain the crossing into the spring.

> The Dawson City ice bridge is now fully functional for both light and heavy traffic. I want to thank the contractors for their great work on the bridge and residents of Dawson City for their patience through the process.

Quick facts

- With the opening of this lane, the original 15-metre-wide lane, which was intended for use by light vehicles up to 5,000 kilograms, will be shut down. All traffic crossing the ice bridge will use the newly completed lane.

- Vehicles crossing the ice bridge should travel in the centre of their designated lane, without stopping or parking on the ice bridge.

- This marks the first time since the winter of 2015–16 that a certified crossing has been completed at the traditional location.

Media contact

Stewart Burnett
Cabinet Communications
867-332-0480
stewart.burnett@gov.yk.ca

Brittany Cross
Communications, Highways and Public Works
867-456-3825
brittany.cross@gov.yk.ca

News release #:
20-009