A multi-vehicle collision has led to the closure of a section of the Alaska Highway south of Whitehorse, as confirmed by highway officials on Monday morning. The Department of Highways and Public Works has announced the complete closure of both lanes between the Carcross cut-off and Judas Creek, with expectations that the closure will persist throughout the day. Commuters are advised to steer clear of the area and prepare for potential delays, with an alternate route accessible through the South Klondike Highway and Tagish Road.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) issued a news release shortly before 10 a.m. indicating that the collision occurred three kilometers south of the Carcross cut-off. Further details have not yet been disclosed. For real-time updates on the road closure, drivers are encouraged to visit the 511Yukon website.