The motoring public is being asked to exercise caution when travelling the Northern Peninsula on the roadway located between St. Anthony Airport and Eddies Cove and the roadway between St. Anthony Airport and the Town of Main Brook.

A significant portion of the St. Anthony caribou herd has overwintered in an area adjacent to the St. Anthony Airport. As spring approaches this herd will increase its daily movements as they begin their trek from wintering ranges to spring calving areas. These caribou will be required to cross roadways making them vulnerable to motorized traffic.

Motorists are encouraged to:

• Scan both sides of the highway when travelling;
• Pay attention to caribou warning signs;
• Avoid driving at dusk and dawn when caribou are more common alongside highways;
• Encourage passengers to watch for caribou; and
• Reduce speeds when driving at night when caribou are more difficult to see.

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Media contact
Craig Renouf
Fisheries and Land Resources
709-637-2923, 640-6922
craigrenouf@gov.nl.ca