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Winter roads have been the lifeline for remote northern communities in Canada for decades.The historical method of winter road building on flat terrain such as muskeg (peat) and lakes has become less effective as the climate warms and winter road seasons become shorter.The immediate concern is the reduction in serviceability of historically constructed winter roads, due to the drastically diminishing winter road seasons.This paper details the progression of climate change and subsequent consequences for our winter road networks in Canada's central provinces of Ontario and Manitoba.Nearly 6000 km of winter roads exist in Manitoba and Ontario, servicing a total of 54 separate communities, to supply food, fuel, school, medical, and construction supplies each year.Regional climate data, research, and first-hand accounts suggest that new solutions and strategies are required to maintain seasonal access for northern remote communities.This paper presents the case study of the Fort Severn First Nation Winter Road, part the longest winter road in the world, where the continued degradation and reduced operating seasons have resulted in significant socio-economic repercussions for the community.A helicopter reconnaissance of the existing Fort Severn Winter Road alignment versus potential alternative routes revealed widespread permafrost degradation and significant ground warming.Options for relocating the existing winter road to higher and more favourable ground is detailed, while some level of permanent embankment construction is suggested through muskeg terrain.This strategy also offers the potential for future all season road development, reducing our overall environmental footprint.Adopting climate resilient winter road principles is required to maintain access to northern communities while protecting the environment and promoting sustainable and reliable infrastructure. 1