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Highway Closures. The RCMP assesses weather and highway conditions and makes the decision to close any road due to unsafe conditions and when it is safe to reopen. Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) works with the RCMP on road closures and reopenings.
- Winter Roads in Manitoba
Extreme changes in temperature have been evident in previous...
- Winter Roads in Manitoba
- All anticipated opening and closing dates are subject to changes in weather and road conditions. Travel is not approved until a section officially opens as there is no regular inspection or maintenance provided for temporary closures during the season and permanent closures prior to and at the end of the season.
- The road surface can deteriorate rapidly as it is subject to changes in weather. There are also unexpected delays that may occur in this remote, isolated area.
- Proper clothing, personal medication, fuel to reach your destination, vehicle and survival equipment, satellite phone and CB communication are recommended when travelling on the winter road system.
- Prior to starting your trip you should tell a person at your destination when you expect to arrive.
Know the weather and road conditions before heading out. Road information is updated regularly. However, due to unexpected changes in the weather, actual road conditions may vary from the reports. You can keep up to date by visiting the websites, downloading the Manitoba 511 app, following MBGovRoads on X (Twitter) or calling 511 (toll-free).
Winter Road Reports. DISCLAIMER: Please note these reports are only updated when staff observe and report conditions. The Department does not provide 24 hour reporting of winter roads. Please be alert for changing conditions.
Winter Roads in Manitoba. General Winter Road Permit Conditions. NOTE: PERMIT REQUIRED – contact Permit Services at 204-945-3961 or 1-877-812-0009 to request a permit for winter road travel. Permit is valid during the “OPEN PERIOD” of the Winter Road System. Travel is not permitted on any closed winter road or for temperatures of -5 o C or milder.
Feb 17, 2021 · Manitoba’s winter road system will be fully open this week, with the exception of the Tadoule Lake road, giving access to remote and northern communities’ for delivery of essential goods and inter-community travel, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler announced today.
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Nov 10, 2021 · Manitoba motorists are reminded to drive to road conditions with reports of a winter storm approaching in coming days. Safety Tips. Before you head out on the highway, check for road and weather conditions by calling 511. Be cautious in travelling on overpasses and bridges. The surfaces on these structures can freeze quickly due to no ground ...
