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First published Oct 31, 2026, 1:11:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 31, 2026, 1:11:15 PM UTC

trafficAdvisory on HWY-740 (Both)

A traffic notice reports a complete closure on Highway 740 near Shaftesbury Ferry in both directions, and ferry service is suspended because of fog. The notice advises using an alternate route.

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Affected location: Shaftesbury Ferry

Illustrative image: Hwy 5 to Inuvik...the Dempster Hwy. The beginning of 740 km of gravel road. — Murray Foubister/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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