Residents across parts of Ontario can expect increased military traffic on highways later this month as Canadian Army Reserve units travel to and from a major training exercise.
The Canadian Army Reserve says personnel from 33 Canadian Brigade Group will conduct transport and supply convoys between several Ontario communities and Garrison Petawawa on March 20 and 27, with return travel expected March 22 and 29.
The convoys are in support of Exercise WOLF AMBUSH, a brigade-level training exercise taking place at the Petawawa base over two weekends, March 20 to 22 and March 27 to 29.
The military says about 300 soldiers from across northern, central and eastern Ontario will take part, including members of infantry, artillery, engineer and signals units based in communities such as North Bay, Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie, Peterborough, Kingston, Belleville, Oshawa, Cornwall, Brockville and Ottawa.
Drivers may see military vehicles travelling along several highways, including Highways 7, 17, 41, 115, 401, 416 and 417.
Officials say the convoys will include Canadian Armed Forces vehicles and buses transporting personnel and equipment, with scheduled stops along the routes for rest, fuel and maintenance.
The military says no weapons or ammunition will be carried during public stops.
Officials are asking motorists to use caution when approaching military vehicles and say efforts are being made to minimize disruptions during the exercise.
(Steve Berard)