Enhancing the resilience of Yukon highway infrastructure in the face of climate change
March 06, 2026
Andrew Harkness and Rebecca Leitschuh detail a climate risk assessment and action plan in the Yukon for the Transportation Association of Canada
The Yukon Highways Climate Risk Assessment and Action Plan, led by Stantec, equips the Government of Yukon with a plan to support the resilience of its 3,700+ kilometer highway network against climate change and geohazards. The project will help to reduce highway and economic disruptions; safeguard people, property, and infrastructure; and support safe, reliable travel across 15 key corridors under current and future (2050s) climate conditions.
With the Yukon warming more than twice as fast as the rest of Canada, the impacts of climate change on transportation infrastructure are an urgent concern. The Yukon Highways Climate Risk Assessment and Action Plan was developed to help the Government of Yukon address these challenges and enhance the resilience of the territory’s highway network.
In a recent Transportation Association of Canada spotlight article, Andrew Harkness and Rebecca Leitschuh discuss how Stantec supported the Government of Yukon in the creation of The Yukon Highways Climate Risk Assessment and Action Plan and provide lessons learned from the project.