The motoring public is reminded to exercise caution when travelling the Northern Peninsula on roadways located between St. Anthony Airport and Eddies Cove and roadways located between St. Anthony Airport and the Town of Main Brook.  This includes the road leading to Cook’s Harbour where multiple caribou-vehicle collisions have occurred in recent weeks.

A significant portion of the St. Anthony caribou herd is currently in these areas. These animals are expected to remain in the region throughout the winter, making them vulnerable to motorized traffic as they cross these roads at various locations throughout the winter.

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;
• Have passengers also 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