Families, businesses and tourists in Manitoba’s eastern communities will soon have a smoother commute as the Manitoba government invests nearly $3 million in partnership with municipalities to improve local municipal roads.
The road construction season continues in high gear this fall and it remains important to use caution, follow all signage and slow down when passing construction workers.
Ted Falk, MP for Provencher, announced that the first installment of the federal Gas Tax Fund for 2014 is being made available to support local infrastructure priorities.
Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation advises motorists of the closure of the Red River Bridge on PTH 23 at Morris for a two-month period, starting Monday morning at 6 a.m.
The province will invest hundreds of millions of dollars in repairs and upgrades along PTH 59 including immediately undertaking design work on the PTH 59 and PTH 101 interchange, major paving projects and bridge rehabilitation.
Ted Falk, Member of Parliament for Provencher, applauded the agreement for the renewed federal Gas Tax Fund that provides predictable, stable funding for public infrastructure across Manitoba.
The mayors of Manitoba’s cities, including Steinbach mayor Chris Goertzen, met in Brandon last week and agreed infrastructure, the need for alternate revenue sources and public safety continue to be the top issues facing their communities.
The Manitoba government will invest millions of dollars in repairs and upgrades along PTH 12 south of the Trans-Canada Highway, Premier Greg Selinger announced.
Four significant road improvement projects on PTH 12 in the city of Steinbach will be supported through the cost-shared Urban Highway Fund, Premier Greg Selinger and Steinbach Mayor Chris Goertzen announced.
The Manitoba government is making a long-term commitment to maintain strong links between communities and ensure safe roads and bridges for local families, commercial drivers and tourists.
