Parts of two Northern Manitoba highways will see improvements thanks to funding from the federal and provincial governments.
“Rural and northern communities are an integral part of our country and they have been impacted by COVID-19 in unprecedented ways,” said federal Northern affairs Minister Dan Vandal in a July 27 news release. “Together with the province, municipalities, and project funding recipients, we’re building back better and providing residents with a safe and upgraded transportation network.”
About 26 kilometres of Highway 39 from the Snow Lake turnoff east will be restored at a cost of approximately $7.8 million, split equally between the federal government and the province.
Ten kilometres of Provincial Road 280 will be upgraded to meet current traffic volume and projected trends surrounding Gillam, Sundance and Split Lake. This work will receive $4.8 million, half from each level of government.
“For rural and northern areas particularly, roadways are relied on heavily for access to goods, services and their neighbouring communities,” said Manitoba Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler. “This announcement continues to reinforce the province of Manitoba’s commitment to investing in safe roadways, and creating economic growth in our northern communities.”
