The Government of Yukon builds and maintains an ice bridge in Dawson during the winter and spring. This bridge connects the city and West Dawson.
The ice bridge typically operates from late December or early January to April. Exact dates are dependent on weather conditions.
Current status
The ice bridge is currently closed.
2025-26
Opening dates
- Light duty vehicles (5,000 kilograms) – December 18, 2025
- Heavy duty vehicles – January 2, 2026
- 2 axles: 12,800 kilograms
- 3 axles: 23,400 kilograms
- 5 axles: 42,800 kilograms
- 6 axles: 46,500 kilograms
Closing date
April 16, 2025
2024-25
Opening dates
- Light duty vehicles (5,000 kilograms) – December 17, 2024
- Heavy duty vehicles (40,000 kilograms) – December 31, 2024
Closing date
April 7, 2025
2023-24
Unfortunately, the ice did not form to a thickness that was safe for the construction of an ice bridge in the winter of 2023-24.
2022-23
Opening dates
- Light duty vehicles (5,000 kilograms) – January 5, 2023
- Heavy duty vehicles (40,000 kilograms) – February 2, 2023
Closing date
April 20, 2023
2021-22
Opening dates
- Light duty vehicles (5,000 kilograms) – December 13, 2021
- Heavy duty vehicles (40,000 kilograms) – January 8, 2022
Closing date
April 20, 2022
2020-21
Opening dates
- Light duty vehicles (5,000 kilograms) – December 14, 2020
- Heavy duty vehicles (40,000 kilograms) – January 6, 2021
Closing date
April 15, 2021
Contact
For any questions or concerns about the Dawson ice bridge, contact [email protected].