The westbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway was blocked overnight.
UPDATE: (March 17, 12:20 pm): The Trans-Canada Highway has fully reopened between Red Rocks and St. Andrew’s. Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP thanks all drivers for your patience and cooperation.
EARLIER STORY: Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP is currently responding to a tractor trailer blocking the westbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway between Red Rocks and St. Andrew’s.
While the TCH is passable, motorists should expect delays and are asked to drive with extreme caution and patience. Motorists are reminded to slow down and obey all instructions from first responders.
Police are reporting icy road conditions and limited visibility due to snow. Increasing winds are also impacting travel conditions.
RCMP is asking people to consider delaying any immediate travel in the area.
Updated 9:30 p.m. March 16, 2026
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Fire ban in effect in Corner Brook until further notice
RNC handing out tickets and adding enforcement in a construction zone near Steady Brook
“March for Atlantic Salmon” at the Majestic Lawn in Corner Brook on Sunday
Crews continue to work on hot spots after an overnight fire at Wildcove and air quality advisories have been issued
