Trans Canada Highway through the Wreckhouse area is closed as crews work to remove a number of vehicles

    Tuesday, 24 February 2026 09:56

    By Tonya Organ

    Police caution all drivers in the Port aux Basques area that high winds, wet snow and ice are creating hazardous road conditions.

    Channel-Port aux Basque RCMP advises that the Trans-Canada Highway is closed through the Wreckhouse area as crews work to remove a number of vehicles obstructing traffic. An update will be provided when the road has reopened.

    Police caution all drivers in the Port aux Basques area that high winds, wet snow and ice are creating hazardous road conditions. Please slow down and drive with caution. 

    For updates on road conditions, visit 511nl.ca.

     

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