Motorists are being encouraged to be vigilant when travelling on the Northern Peninsula between St. Anthony Airport and Eddies Cove and the roadway between St. Anthony Airport and the Town of Main Brook.

A significant number of caribou are currently active in these areas making them vulnerable to vehicular traffic. These animals are expected to remain in the region throughout the late fall and winter.

Motorists can reduce the risk of a caribou-vehicle collision by:

• Scanning both sides of the highway;
• Paying attention to caribou warning signs;
• Avoiding driving at dusk and dawn when caribou are more common alongside roadways;
• Having passengers also watch for caribou; and
• Reducing speeds when driving at night when caribou are more difficult to see.

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