The Government of Nunavut is currently studying a new road network that would connect Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, to four other communities in the region. The project would link the town to Arviat, Whale Cove, Chesterfield Inlet, and Baker Lake, providing a ground travel option for an area that usually depends on expensive air and sea travel.
The total road system would cover more than 725 kilometres. This includes a 320-kilometre section built inland to reach Baker Lake. The consulting firm Nunami Stantec is leading the work to create designs and estimate the total cost of the construction.
The road plan is being coordinated with a separate project to bring high-speed internet and renewable energy to the region. By following a similar route as the proposed power and fibre lines, officials hope to make infrastructure development more efficient across these northern communities.
Local residents had the chance to share their thoughts on the project during public meetings held in early February 2024. As of March 4, 2026, the project is still in the early design phase as experts look at the local terrain and permafrost to find the best paths for the new roads.
