The winter roads serving the three remote Tłı̨chǫ communities of Whatì, Gamèti and Wekweètì will be closing tomorrow, April 10, at noon.
The roads are closing a few days earlier than the historical average.
The #Tłı̨chǫ winter roads to #Whatì, #Gamètì, and #Wekweètì̀ will close for the season tomorrow (Friday) at 12 noon. No travel will not be permitted on the winter roads once closed. #NWT
— GNWT/GTNO Infrastructure (@GNWT_INF) April 9, 2020
Any residents caught driving on a closed winter road can face a fine of up to $860.