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Addressing road safety on the Alaska Highway through Whitehorse
To improve safety for all road users, the speed limit on the Alaska Highway in Whitehorse, from Two Mile Hill through to the Kulan Industrial area, is being reduced to 70 km/h.
The Yukon’s identification cards are getting a fresh, new look
The Yukon’s identification cards are getting a fresh, new look.

Off-grid highway maintenance camps to use solar-generated power
The Government of Yukon is going to use solar power to run some of its off-grid highway maintenance camps.

Minister Nils Clarke issues statement on Airport runway improvements
The Government of Yukon continues construction at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.
Statement from Minister Clarke on updates to the North Klondike Highway
Minister Nils Clarke issues statement on updates to the North Klondike Highway.
Update on the Dawson City Ice Bridge
Read the most up-to-date information on the conditions of the Yukon River ice bridge in Dawson.
Update on the status of the Dawson ice bridge
Read the most up-to-date information on the conditions of the Yukon River ice bridge in Dawson.
Statement from the Minister of Highways and Public Works Nils Clarke on Data Privacy Day
The Government of Yukon recognizes Data Privacy Day, celebrated each year on January 28.
Statement from Minister Clarke and Minister McLean on school bus driver testing
Transportation is a big part of day-to-day education for Yukon students. The Government of Yukon has been working hard to support the licensing of new school bus drivers.
Update on the status of the Dawson ice bridge for January 22, 2024
Read the most up-to-date information on the conditions of the Yukon River ice bridge in Dawson.