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Mackenzie River Ferry back in service

Notice of resumption of service published shortly after 6 p.m. July 23
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The Mackenzie River Ferry at Tsiigehtchic is back in service after it was temporarily shut down due to mechanical issues. The ferry is the sole means of crossing the Arctic Red River to access the charter community, as well as the highways to both Fort McPherson and Inuvik. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

The Mackenzie River Ferry is back in operation.

Service was suspended July 23 due to a mechanical issue, on the first day of Treaty 11 centennial celebrations in Fort McPherson.

However, a notice released shortly after 6 p.m. the same day noted the ferry has resumed service. Ferry hours along the Arctic Red River are from 8:15 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.

Both the Dempster and Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk highways are in fair driving condition. Resurfacing work is being done on the Dempster from kilometres 44 to 62 and soft spots are being reported on the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway at kilometre 131. A section of the ITH at between kilometres 61 and 62 has failed and drivers are advised to slow down and use the detour.



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