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Highway 3 reopens to traffic

Highway 3 outside Behchokǫ̀. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio

The NWT government has reopened Highway 3 to all traffic.

At 10:30am on Monday, the Department of Infrastructure announced that the highway was fully open.

Previously the highway was closed between the junction with Highway 1 and the junction with Tłı̨chǫ Highway 9.

The NWT government urged travellers to exercise cautioun as wildfires continue to impact driving conditions due to poor visibility.

Highway 3 at the access road to Fort Providence at 12:05pm on September 1, 2025. Photo: Drive NWT

It said drivers should be prepared for delays and potential road closures and advised travellers to check Drive NWT for the most up-to-date information.

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The access road to Fort Providence and Highway 9 to Whatì remain closed as the communities are under evacuation orders due to nearby wildfires.