News - Infrastructure

Steinbach MLA and Education and Training Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the Manitoba government is investing $57.5 million in 59 crucial infrastructure renewal projects across the province.

The Manitoba government will be distributing an additional $10 million in unconditional operating funding to rural municipalities as part of Budget 2019 to support their critical infrastructure needs, such as fixing roads and bridges.

Work will soon begin to replace the Grassmere Drain structure on Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 9 in partnership with the RM of West St. Paul.

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.

The province has announced that the City of Selkirk and the RM of Ritchot will receive joint funding for important upgrades to their water and wastewater systems.

Manitoba Infrastructure advises the westbound lanes on the Red River Bridge along the south Perimeter Highway (PTH 100) have reopened. The lane was closed in November after a detailed inspection and assessment found cracking in the bridge deck concrete.

Manitoba Infrastructure advises that after a detailed inspection and assessment of the westbound lanes on the Red River Bridge along the south Perimeter Highway (PTH 100), repair work will begin this weekend to address the deck cracking problem.

Manitoba Infrastructure advises the PR 313 bridge over the Winnipeg River at Lac du Bonnet will be closed to all traffic for construction needs from Nov. 24 to Dec. 15.

Manitoba Infrastructure reports the westbound curb lane, next to the sidewalk on the Red River Bridge along the South Perimeter Highway (PTH 100), is closed for inspection following the appearance of surface cracks in the bridge deck concrete.

Work to support safety and improve traffic flow on the South Perimeter Highway will take place over the next three years as part of the South Perimeter Highway.