Route 172 – Current Conditions

Current Warnings

Many forest fires are currently raging in various regions of the province following the recent episode of dry, hot weather, especially in Côte-Nord, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, and Nord-du-Québec. The fire danger rating is extreme in the entire province. Unless necessary, avoid entering a forest, and holding any activities in a forest.

June 2, 2023
at 1:03 p.m.

Closure R-138 Sheldrake River Bridge, WESTBOUND and EASTBOUND, Rivière-au-Tonnerre, undetermined period. Reason : Preventive measures.

May 30, 2023
at 3:39 p.m.

Due to the forest fires, passage is prohibited on the R-389, heading north from km 22, at the checkpoint at Manic 2, except for workers, permanent residents, and the delivery of essential goods.

June 2, 2023
at 1:05 p.m.

Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean

172

Mont-Valin, au-dessus du Bras Morin (P-19859)

Hindrance
Major

Direction
West and east

From 2023-05-23
to 2023-09-25

172

À Mont-Valin, du kilomètre 56 au kilomètre 66

Hindrance
Major

Direction
In both directions

From 2023-06-01
to 2023-06-30