Have your say on the future of the Mackenzie Valley Highway

Public Service Announcement

Yellowknife — September 29, 2026

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting residents to upcoming community engagement sessions on the Mackenzie Valley Highway (MVH).

The GNWT is seeking feedback on the project description, socio-economic effects and mitigation measures for the MVH to enhance positive impacts and reduce negative impacts.

The corridor has not been finalized, and community input will help inform future planning.

Residents are invited to review information, ask questions, and share their feedback and local knowledge.

The following community engagement sessions are planned for:

  • Tsiigehtchic: October 5 (Focusing on socio-economic impacts), Tsiigehtchic Gymnasium, 5-8pm
  • Tsiigehtchic: October 6 (Focusing on project description), Tsiigehtchic Gymnasium, 5-8pm
  • Fort McPherson: October 7, Council Chambers, 5-8pm
  • Inuvik: October 8, Ingamo Friendship Centre, 5-8pm

For more information, visit https://gnwt.ca/your-government/major-infrastructure-projects/mackenzie-valley-highway or email MVH@gov.nt.ca.

For media requests, please contact:
Communications
Department of Infrastructure
Government of the Northwest Territories
INF_Communications@gov.nt.ca