RMWB Hopes to Open Fort Chipewyan Winter Road by Christmas

RMWB hopes to open Fort Chipewyan Winter Road by Christmas

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) hopes the Fort Chipewyan winter road will be ready by Christmas, despite delays caused by warm weather.

RMWB targets pre Christmas opening for Fort Chipewyan winter road

FORT CHIPEWYAN — Construction crews are working to build the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road despite delays caused by unseasonably warm weather, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo says. Municipal contractors began work in November and will continue through December, with the municipality targeting an opening before Dec. 25. The RMWB cautions that the timeline depends on colder temperatures and the progress crews can make preparing a safe surfa…