A different kind of convoy unrelated to the anti-vaccine mandate truckers’ effort is expected to make its way through the Greater Sudbury area this weekend.
The military convoy will consist of approximately 150 soldiers and 20 vehicles from the 4th Canadian Division’s 31 Canadian Brigade Group, which will be conducting military convoys from Barrie to the Sudbury area, and from Barrie to the Petawawa area on Feb. 11 to 12.
During this time, residents can expect to see various military vehicles travelling northbound on Highway 400 through Parry Sound, and north and northeast on Highways 11 and 60 through Orillia, Huntsville and Barry’s Bay.
They’ll be stopping short of Sudbury at Burwash.
In a media release, 31 Canadian Brigade Group Lt. Andrew McLaughlin cautions motorists and pedestrians to use caution when approaching and in the vicinity of these vehicles.
“The Canadian Armed Forces thanks citizens and drivers for their caution and patience while our members and equipment travel on provincial highways.”
The convoy is part of NOREX 22, which is a winter exercise taking place from Feb 11-20 to demonstrate the 4th Canadian Division Arctic Response Company Group’s ability to command, move and communicate under harsh weather conditions in remote locations.
The effort can be followed using the #NOREX22 hashtag on social media.
