News - Infrastructure

The Manitoba government has released the findings from an extensive independent study of noise levels created by traffic using the PTH 101 (North Perimeter Highway) and PTH 59N interchange. The study concluded that noise mitigation measures are not warranted based on measurements taken and forecasted future noise levels.

As part of Manitoba Infrastructure’s commitment towards enhanced safety across the provincial highway network, the department advises a construction project will begin Aug. 30 along Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 9 from PTH 101 (the North Perimeter Highway) to Balderstone Road.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba continue to invest in local infrastructure during this unprecedented time to meet the needs of communities, enhance quality of life, and support economic recovery from COVID-19.

Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler announced that the Manitoba government will present the final design of PTH 52 for improved safety through the community of Mitchell, Manitoba.

The City of Steinbach has announced that from Monday, July 19 to Wednesday, August 4, Reimer Avenue will be closed to both east and west bound traffic off Brandt Street to accommodate a water line project.

The City of Steinbach has announced that from Monday, July 12 to Friday, July 16, Park Road East will be closed to traffic from the entrance of the Steinbach Aquatic Centre to Old Tom Road.

The Manitoba government plans to construct a new diamond interchange at the intersection of PTH 100 (Perimeter Highway) and PTH 3, which will increase safety and reduce travel delays along the Perimeter Highway.

The City of Steinbach has announced that starting Monday, June 21, Park Road East will be closed to east and west bound traffic from PTH 12 to the east entrance of the Steinbach Aquatic Centre.

The City of Steinbach is reminding the public that businesses continue to remain open on along Brandt Street within the current construction zone – First Street to Lumber Avenue.

Following a competitive tendering process, the Manitoba government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Xplornet Communications Inc. to connect more than 125,000 unserved or underserved Manitobans to reliable, high-speed internet services.