I have mentioned it before, but it is very easy to forget that we live in a remote region. In so many ways, Whitehorse is just like any other urban centre and then, something happens to remind us that's not quite the case. Recently, it was the Road Report.
Every radio station reports on the territory-wide road conditions daily. It is also published online, updated regularly, by the territory. I initially found it unbelievable, but the reality is, there are very few highways/major roadways in the territory, and often there is only one route in and out of a community.
I usually block the road report out. Largely, it is updates on persons working, loose gravel, frost heaves and local smoke. Average stuff. Recently, however, a prototypical Yukon report caught my attention. In addition to the frost heaves, fog and slippery conditions, this week''s report included the following:
Highway 6, the North Canol, is now closed for the season.
The Pelly Barge has ceased operation for the season.
Canada Customs at Little Gold is now closed for the season. Highway 9, the Top of the World highway is now closed from km 86 to km 105.
The George Black Ferry is in operation from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. The George Black Ferry will be out of service as soon as the life boats can not be launched safely due to ice conditions.
Ahh...we really are in the north. Daily updates available here.
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