Cold weather closes Gatineau Park parkways

By Alex Black

Posted Oct 18, 2018 01:55:00 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

With a drop in temperature, the National Capital Commission has closed parkways in Gatineau Park.

The NCC says the cold temperatures pose a risk of frozen and icy roads.

The Gatineau Parkway, Champlain Parkway, Fortune Lake Parkway and Philippe Lake Parkway are closed until further notice.

The temperature dropped below the freezing mark overnight.

CLOSED | #GatineauPark Parkways until further notice due to temperature drop and risk of frozen/icy roads:

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