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Driver Recognition

“Shout Out” Recognition of experienced convoy leader drivers on the Joint Venture Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road.

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Kevin Vos

The TCWR Joint Venture would like to thank Kevin Vos for giving assistance to fellow drivers. He provided clear and concise information to his convoy regarding potential hazards and challenges while driving on the winter road.

“It is my opinion that the convoy leader was a true professional driver and was leading by example”

Security Officer

Robert buckle march 2025

Robert Buckle

The TCWR Joint Venture would like to thank Robert Buckle for giving assistance to fellow drivers. Robert was heard mentoring and instructing a new driver in second position in the convoy. The young driver will undoubtedly build confidence and develop the skill set required for driving on the winter road.

“Please pass on my thanks to Robert for going above and beyond to ensure the driver was being given proper instruction”

Security Officer

JV TCWR Road Update – February 20, 2025


The JV TCWR has reached the ice thickness required for haul trucks to now haul at full weight. Maintenance on the winter road will continue throughout the haul season. The JV is expecting approximately 5,400 loads to go north to the mines and updates may be made periodically throughout the Winter Road Season. Safety remains a priority for all users of the road.

2024 Opening Update

Construction on the south end of the 2024 operating season for the Joint Venture Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road has begun.

Further details for the road will be updated at a later date.

Winter Road trucks operating under the Joint Venture’s mandate will be identified by a three-digit reflective plate located in the corner of the front windshield on the driver’s side.

To ensure the safety of the traveling public and to minimize delays for residents on the Ingraham Trail,
the Joint Venture has implemented the following operating components for Highway # 4:

  • Winter road trucks will be dispatched in convoys every 20 minutes and travel on the Ingraham Trail with a minimum spacing of 1000 metres (1 kilometre) between the units;
  • Dispatching of the Winter Road trucks north on the Ingraham Trail, will be suspended twice at day (7:00 AM to 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM) to minimize the impact to residents commuting to Yellowknife in the morning and back home at the end of the workday;
  • The Joint Venture will be operating two (2) Security vehicles 24 hours a day along the entire length of the Ingraham Trail monitoring the speed, spacing, and driving of the Winter Road trucks; and,
  • Winter Road truck speeds are limited to 70 kilometres while traveling on Ingraham Trail.

All emergencies on the Ingraham Trail must be reported to emergency services by calling 911.

Residents of the Ingraham Trail and the travelling public on Highway # 4 can report safety concerns or non-emergency events to the Joint Venture Winter Road Dispatch Centre at 873-9111.

To keep updated on the Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road, follow the daily updates at https://jvtcwinterroad.ca/.

For further information or questions, please contact Barry Henkel, Director, Winter Road Operations for the Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road Joint Venture at 669-6500 Ext: 6561.

2022 Season Opening Notice

The 2022 operating season for the Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road Joint Venture will start at 8:00 AM  on Monday, January 31, 2022. The Winter Road, which is expecting 7800 loads to go north this year, will finish on March 31, 2022. 

Winter Road trucks operating under the Joint Venture’s mandate will be identified by a three-digit  reflective plate located in the corner of the front windshield on the driver’s side. 

To ensure the safety of the traveling public and to minimize delays for residents on the Ingraham Trail,  the Joint Venture has implemented the following operating components for Highway # 4: 

  • Winter road trucks will be dispatched in convoys every 20 minutes and travel on the Ingraham  Trail with a minimum spacing of 1000 metres (I km) between the units; 
  • Dispatching of the Winter Road trucks, north on the Ingraham Trail, will be suspended twice at  day (7:00 AM to 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM) to minimize the impact to residents commuting  to Yellowknife in the morning and back home at the end of the workday; 
  • The Joint Venture will be operating two (2) Security vehicles 24 hours a day along the entire  length of the Ingraham Trail monitoring the speed, spacing and driving of the Winter Road trucks;  and, 
  • Winter Road truck speeds are limited to 70 kilometres while traveling on Ingraham Trail. All emergencies on the Ingraham Trail must be reported to emergency services by calling 911. 
  • Residents of the Ingraham Trail and the travelling public on Highway # 4 can report safety concerns or  non-emergency events to the Joint Venture Winter Road Dispatch Centre at 873-9111. 

To keep updated on the Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road, follow the daily updates at  https://jvtcwinterroad.ca/. For further information or questions, please contact Barry Henkel, Director, Winter Road Operations for  the Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road Joint Venture at 669-6500 Ext: 6561 or barry.henkel@riotinto.com.

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