Public Advisory: Motorists Reminded to Watch for Caribou on Provincial Highways

  • Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

December 3, 2024

Motorists are advised to be cautious when travelling on Route 370 from Badger to Buchans, and on the Trans-Canada Highway approximately five kilometres east of Route 480 at the Burgeo Highway turn-off.

Caribou are currently active in these areas and the likelihood of caribou-vehicle collisions may increase.

Help reduce the risk of a caribou-vehicle collision by:

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

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2024 12 03 4:45 pm