Highway 93, also known as the Icefields Parkway, is now open to through traffic.
WATCH ABOVE: In the first update since re-entry began for evacuees last week, Jasper’s director of legislative and protective services said Monday that the town is "not ready to welcome visitors" as it prioritizes getting local businesses and residents settled back in following a wildfire.One of Canada ’s most scenic highways has reopened as the wildfire in Jasper National Park continues to be held.
But she warns travellers must head straight through the mountain- and glacier-lined road without stopping. She says there are no services available on the highway between the town of Jasper and the Icefields Discovery Centre and Saskatchewan River Crossing, a stretch of about 150 kilometres.Park says RCMP and emergency services are available on the road in case drivers run into trouble.
She adds all rest areas and scenic lookouts require hazard assessments and danger tree removal before drivers can safely exit their vehicles.Jasper wildfire: Businesses shift focus to reopening as fire risks fade
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