Tibbitt to Contwoyto winter road traffic is going well and catching back up to schedule after storms in January delayed construction.

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This year is looking to be the second busiest year on record.

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Though the initial winter storms disrupted operations, there are no plans for the road to be open longer than usual.

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Tom Ormbsy, head of external and corporate affairs for De Beers Canada, said the Gahcho Kue operation is running smoothly, despite previous inclement weather.

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