Labrador Highway
Did anyone made a trip on the Labrador Highway in 2013? If so, can you tell me what progress they made on the new construction project, and in your opinion, how much do you think will be completed in...
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Thanks dcason. That is what I was looking for.
Gravel roads are not a problem for driving as long as there are not long stretches of washboard. I drive the road condition, not the speed limit, and I have never found the road condition of a gravel road to dictate exceeding the speed limit.
When driving on gravel roads I ALWAYS pull over and stop when meeting a truck, and slow down to 5-10 mph when meeting a car. In 3 trips to Alaska, including driving the motorhome up the Dalton Hwy twice to Coldfoot, the pickup 3 times to Deadhorse, and the pickup one time up the Dempster Hwy, and many miles on other gravel roads in Canada and Alaska, I have never has a broken windshield. That is because I stop for the trucks.
I have had broken windshields but they have always been on major paved highways.
It is my observation that trucks coming towards you cannot throw a rock up into your windshield. The truck throws up the rock and you drive into it. So if you are stopped, no broken windshield.
Also, I am retired and not in a rush. I have no problem with 20 and 30 mph on gravel roads. Since we want to return to Newfoundland for another visit, and I would like to tour the power plant, we feel this will be the best route.
Thanks again for the info and the blog.
Gravel roads are not a problem for driving as long as there are not long stretches of washboard. I drive the road condition, not the speed limit, and I have never found the road condition of a gravel road to dictate exceeding the speed limit.
When driving on gravel roads I ALWAYS pull over and stop when meeting a truck, and slow down to 5-10 mph when meeting a car. In 3 trips to Alaska, including driving the motorhome up the Dalton Hwy twice to Coldfoot, the pickup 3 times to Deadhorse, and the pickup one time up the Dempster Hwy, and many miles on other gravel roads in Canada and Alaska, I have never has a broken windshield. That is because I stop for the trucks.
I have had broken windshields but they have always been on major paved highways.
It is my observation that trucks coming towards you cannot throw a rock up into your windshield. The truck throws up the rock and you drive into it. So if you are stopped, no broken windshield.
Also, I am retired and not in a rush. I have no problem with 20 and 30 mph on gravel roads. Since we want to return to Newfoundland for another visit, and I would like to tour the power plant, we feel this will be the best route.
Thanks again for the info and the blog.
