UPDATED: Public Advisory: Alaska Highway closure west of Watson Lake: Highway reopened

April 15, 2023
Watson Lake, Yukon

Public Alert

UPDATE:

Update: The Alaska Highway west of Watson Lake has been reopened to one lane alternating traffic.

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Correction: Location updated.

Watson RCMP, ambulance, and the Yukon Territorial Government Department of Highways and Public Works are attending an incident at on the Alaska Highway approximately 2 km west of Watson Lake, Yukon (mile marker 990).

The highway has been closed to traffic in both directions until further notice. Police remind motorists to be aware of the presence of emergency personnel in the area.

Update to follow when possible.

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Contact information

Yukon RCMP - Media Relations
mdiv.communications@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

File number: 2023-496334

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