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Update: Dettah ice road opens for Christmas

The ice road between Dettah and Yellowknife is open, right on time.
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The Dettah Ice Road likely won’t be ready to go for Dec. 24th, which is the average time frame the connecting trail opens. Snow clearing and construction has begun however, with work typically taking up to 5 - 7 days to complete. NNSL file photo

The ice road between Dettah and Yellowknife is open, right on time.

Over the last two decades, on average, the road has opened on Dec. 24. The Department of Infrastructure announced the punctual green-lighting of the shortcut between the communities with a tweet Friday morning.

Residents are encouraged to visit the GNWT Highway Conditions Map for the most up-to-date road conditions.