A major investment will improve traffic flow and safety as the Manitoba government proceeds with the design and construction of a new interchange at PTH 59 and the north Perimeter Highway. This announcement was made by Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton.
“Work is underway to upgrade highways across the province as part of a significant commitment to improve Manitoba’s transportation system over the next few years,” said Minister Ashton. “This major interchange will smooth the drive for traffic on PTH 59 and on the Perimeter Highway including providing an uninterrupted and more efficient path for heavy transport trucks moving products onto CentrePort Canada Way.”
A public information session to present the proposed functional design will be held in East St. Paul today at the Royal Canadian Legion, 3600 De Vries Ave., from 5 to 8 p.m.
“This project complements other major route improvements already announced and underway to help boost Manitoban’s economy,” said Minister Ashton. “The project will also feature an active transportation component to ensure that pedestrians and cyclists are able to safely cross the Perimeter Highway along the Raleigh Street/Gateway Road corridor.”
The proposed design for the new interchange at PTH 59 and the north Perimeter Highway (PTH 101) can be downloaded here.
