Ice bridge process involves spraying ice on Yukon River to freeze.
Construction of an ice bridge designed to reconnect a stranded community in the Yukon is underway.
For the second year in a row, the Yukon River has failed to fully freeze, leaving 200 residents in West Dawson unable to reach Dawson City with summer ferry operation still months away.
An alternate crossing point does exist, but accessing it involves a 10 to 15 kilometre journey south of town on foot, by dog team, on skis or with a snowmobile.
Last month, the Yukon government proposed manufacturing an ice bridge by spraying ice water over the river to encourage it to freeze, and if it works, the government says it should be open for use in the a few weeks.
(CP)

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