Published Aug 14, 2026Last updated 2 hours ago1 minute readThe Trans-Canada Highway, just past Jack’s Pond Provincial Park, was closed midday Aug. 14 due to a motor vehicle accident. Photo by 511Article contentThe Clarenville RCMP is responding to a motor vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway, just east of Jack’s Pond Provincial Park, near the exit to Southern Harbour.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentBoth lanes of the TCH are closed and no detour routes are available, the RCMP said at 12:20 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14.Article contentArticle contentVisibility is poor due to heavy fog in the area. Motorists are being asked to approach the area with extra caution, and follow all instructions from police and emergency responders at the scene.Article contentAs of 2 p.m., police said the Trans-Canada Highway remains impassable due to a serious motor vehicle collision and is expected to be closed for an undetermined period.Article contentBecause no detours are available, the RCMP are advising people to delay travel plans.Article contentArticle content
Trans-Canada Highway closed near Southern Harbour exit due to accident Aug. 14
