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UPDATE: Route 73 is now open to traffic.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Route 73 is currently closed to traffic in both directions due to a motor vehicle collision. An update will be provided when the road reopens.
Deer Lake RCMP advises that both lanes of the TCH about 5 km east of the Howley exit are now open.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Route 73 is currently closed to traffic in both directions due to a motor vehicle collision. An update will be provided when the road reopens.

UPDATE (10:30 p.m.): The Trans-Canada Highway has now reopened in both directions near Deer Lake Airport.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY:Motorists are advised that the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) is currently closed in both directions in the area of the Deer Lake Airport. RCMP NL will provide updates as they become available.
UPDATE: Cathedral Street and Veterans Memorial Highway have now opened to traffic. Motorists are asked to remain cautious when driving through the area.

UPDATE: Cathedral Street has now opened to traffic. Motorists are asked to remain cautious when driving through the area. Veterans Hwy (Route 75) remains closed to traffic at this time.
2 MVC's have impacted travel between Harbour Grace & Carbonear. The first is on the Veteran's Highway (Rte 75) near the dump. The second is on Cathedral St., near Hipsley Rd. Both scenes are impassable. Please avoid those areas.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY:Motorists are advised that the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) is currently closed in both directions in the area of the Deer Lake Airport. RCMP NL will provide updates as they become available.

2 MVC's have impacted travel between Harbour Grace & Carbonear. The first is on the Veteran's Highway (Rte 75) near the dump. The second is on Cathedral St., near Hipsley Rd. Both scenes are impassable. Please avoid those areas.
UPDATE (5:30 a.m.): Deer Lake RCMP advise that the westbound TCH has reopened to traffic.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: The westbound Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) near Deer Lake is closed to all traffic. Westbound motorists must take Exit 14 (St. Judes). Eastbound traffic is moving, but please drive with caution in the area.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: The westbound Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) near Deer Lake is closed to all traffic. Westbound motorists must take Exit 14 (St. Judes). Eastbound traffic is moving, but please drive with caution in the area.

Harbour Grace RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in relation to an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that was stolen in Carbonear earlier today. rcmp.ca/en/nl/news/202…


Clarenville RCMP seizes cocaine, other drugs and cash; man arrested - rcmp.ca/en/nl/news/202…

Update: Phone lines to Placentia RCMP detachment are now back in operation.
Placentia RCMP advises the public of an interruption in detachment phone lines, which is being addressed. Please direct your call to the Whitbourne detachment at 709-759-2600. To reach police in the event of an emergency, please call 911. An update will be provided.
Burin Peninsula RCMP arrest man after foot chase in Marystown - rcmp.ca/en/nl/news/202…

📢Public Advisory: Evacuation Order Being Lifted for Town of Musgrave Harbour #GovNL is advising residents of the Town of Musgrave Harbour that the evacuation issued on Sunday, July 20, 2025, has been lifted effective immediately. All residents are permitted to return to their…
Placentia RCMP advises the public of an interruption in detachment phone lines, which is being addressed. Please direct your call to the Whitbourne detachment at 709-759-2600. To reach police in the event of an emergency, please call 911. An update will be provided.
