The province has announced funding for eight highway improvement projects in Manitoba, stating that investments in modern efficient roadways are crucial in building economic activity, facilitating trade and creating well-paid, middle-class jobs.
A combined total of approximately 350 kilometres of road will be improved through these projects. Work involves repaving sections of the Trans-Canada Highway, PTHs 2, 3, 5, 6, 10 and 16. Additionally, intersections will be safer by adding rumble strips, and paving road shoulders at various locations. New lanes will also be added along a six-km stretch of PTH 6 to improve safety, and along PTH 75 to improve connections to U.S. border facilities.
“Our investment in these highway projects re-enforce the Province of Manitoba’s commitment to support economic growth and will have a positive impact on Manitoba’s economy for years to come,” said Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler. “We continue to focus our investment on improving Manitoba’s provincial highway network, ensuring Manitobans see their money at work each and every day. These critical investments provide Manitobans with the tools needed to strengthen access in and out of surrounding communities, ensuring residents have a safe and healthy place to live, work and raise a family. ”
Trade is an important part of Manitoba’s diversified economy and improvements to highway infrastructure are essential to ensuring market access and competitiveness. Once complete, these vital upgrades will help keep Manitoban drivers safe, improve traffic flow and boost trade to support economic growth for years to come.
The Government of Canada is contributing $143,967,500 to these projects through the New Building Canada Fund while the Province of Manitoba is providing $147,442,500.
