Leaving Watson Lake there is no snow on the road. The amount along the shoulder varies but no new grass showing up either.
The amount of snow accumulation under the motorhome varies but there is always some. While following in the car saw huge chunks drop off. Told Francis I’m sure we were overweight at least part of the time because of the ice.
As we approached Teslin River and one of the longest bridges in Canada we were driving separately so was able to get a picture of the motorhome crossing the bridge.
Then a view of most of the bridge from an overlook on south side.
As the highway turns at Haines Junction (right to go to Alaska and straight to go to Haines) there is a large monument
The Kluane Lake (largest in Canada) is still frozen as well as
the area around the overlook and sign.
The Kluane Ice Fields are impressive and beautiful
There are several permafrost projects going on in an attempt to eliminate the extensive road damage each year. This one is in Canada . . . did not get a picture of the one just across in border in Alaska. It looked like metal culverts standing along the road with dunce hats on top of each. Apparently the idea is to keep the soil under the road at a stable (cold) temperature.
The highway department attempts to mark these frost heaves or damaged road using flags. Note the rolling road with a flag to the right.
Sign showing information about frost heaves
We also encounter several areas that were already under repair so the road was just gravel.
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