Possible detours aheadWith temperatures rising, winter roads may become relics of the past

With temperatures rising, winter roads may become relics of the past

By Kristen Frisa

January 25, 2022

Driving the Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road to the Diavik diamond mine. Courtesy of Mining Association of Canada

Winter roads are vitally important to the life and livelihood of many in remote areas of our country. They stretch over lakes, bays and vast stretches of tundra across Canada’s North to help deliver necessities to rural communities and mining operations.

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