News - Transportation

Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation will conduct a 48-hour safety closure of the intersection of PTH 59 and North Perimeter (PTH 101) from May 13 to 15 for the demolition of a concrete structure as part of the new interchange construction project.

The long-anticipated report of the Canada Transportation Act Review, recently tabled in Parliament, falls short in several key areas, said Dan Mazier, president of Keystone Agricultural Producers.

A veterinarian with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says Canadian livestock producers and transporters share the CFIA’s commitment to the humane transport of animals.

The manager of animal health and welfare programs with Manitoba Pork says stepped attention to transportation biosecurity will be key to keeping Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea off Manitoba hog farms as the weather turns colder.

The barn manager with Starlight Colony is advising swine producers and transporters to take extra care in ensuring transportation equipment is working properly during extremely cold weather.

Earlier this month, the Manitoba government submitted recommendations to the federal government on what should be included in federal legislation to address grain transportation backlogs affecting Manitoba farmers.

Member of Parliament for Provencher, Ted Falk, applauds the Harper Government for taking measures to move more grain through the transportation system and maintain Canada’s reputation as a supplier to world markets.

Farmers affected by transportation delays and other backlogs in the grain transportation system are encouraged to connect with their local farm business management specialist to get personalized advice and resources on how to deal with this challenging situation.

The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association supports the legislative changes announced last week that will eliminate unnecessary regulatory costs in the Canadian grain handling system.

Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation advises truckers and farmers the detour around the damaged area of PTH 83 will be rated for Road and Transportation Association of Canada (RTAC) loads, the maximum legal truck weight, following work on PR 482.