February 12, 2019
Province Cautions Drivers to Watch Out for High Number of Deer South of Dauphin
Manitoba Infrastructure is warning drivers to be alert for an increase in the number of deer crossing PTH 10, south of the junction with PTH 5 where close to 20 animals have been hit recently.
The deer have developed a clearly defined path and have been crossing the road just south of the intersection, near the Dauphin airport. This is creating an increased road safety hazard.
There is a permanent deer crossing sign in place near this junction. However, regional staff will be posting additional temporary deer crossing signs this week alerting drivers of the increased deer crossing activity on both sides of the highway. The signs will remain in place until spring.
Manitoba Infrastructure is collaborating with Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) on an animal collision strategy and will update the deer collision hot spot maps located on MPI’s website at https://www.mpi.mb.ca/en/PDFs/MBwildlifeMAP.pdf.
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