Police say travel is severely discouraged and alternative plans need to be put in place. RCMP also notes that if you decide to travel, first responders may not be able to come to you if you are blocked or need help. “We try to avoid receiving calls from trapped motorists at 1am,” said RCMP Cpl Julie Courchaine. “We know that these highways become very bad in the winter and will close and the reason they are closed is because it is not safe.” “Trying to get the first correspondents out there to anyone who needs help will be annoying.” During a storm earlier this winter, dozens of drivers were stranded on the ring road and Courchaine does not want it to happen again. Trending Stories
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The story goes on under the ad “Everyone’s safety is at stake here,” he said. READ MORE: Manitoba prepares for historic winter storm to start Tuesday night For an up-to-date list of road conditions and enclosures, visit manitoba511.ca A CAA spokesman told Global News that they are not allowed to drive on closed roads to rescue trapped vehicles or people. In anticipation of the coming storm, #rcmpmb decided to close all major highways in the southern MB around midnight or when it started to snow. If you decide to travel, warn that first aid may not be able to reach you if you get stuck or need help. pic.twitter.com/u52N5mL8bC – RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) April 13, 2022 © 2022 Global News, part of Corus Entertainment Inc.
