JEAN MARIE RIVER (September 7, 2018) – The Jean Marie River Airport will be closed temporarily in order to accommodate the resurfacing of the airport runway.

The airport will close as of 8:00 a.m. on September 10, 2018 and is expected to reopen at approximately 5:30 p.m. on September 20, 2018.

The airport runway will be resurfaced with new gravel and a dust control product during this time. The airport will be closed for the duration of this project.

A contingency plan has been developed should any medical emergencies arise during the closure. 

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For more information, contact:
Department of Infrastructure Communications
Government of the Northwest Territories
867-767-9082 ext. 31046
INF_Communications@gov.nt.ca