News - Infrastructure

The Manitoba government is taking additional measures to improve safety at the intersection of Provincial Road (PR) 206 and PR 213.

The City of Steinbach has announced a number of local road closures beginning Monday, September 9, 2019.

Manitoba Infrastructure reports a section of PR 246 approximately 4.25 kilometres south of Aubigny is closed due to a significant roadway embankment failure and washout at Aubigny Drain.

The province is creating a $15-million Heritage Resources Fund to help preserve Manitoba’s heritage infrastructure.

Improvements at the intersection of PR 206 and PR 213, Garven Road, will make for a safer drive along a busy roadway north of Oakbank.

The Manitoba government is moving ahead with detailed design work and a public engagement session for a new bridge on PTH 59 North over the Red River Floodway.

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.