Motorists are being encouraged to be vigilant when travelling on the Northern Peninsula Highway (Route 430) between the Roddickton Road intersection and Town of Plum Point, 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 these areas and areas 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 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