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

A significant number of caribou are currently active in these areas, and the likelihood of caribou-vehicle collisions may increase. These animals are expected to remain in the region throughout the remainder of the fall and during the upcoming winter.

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

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

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