In another budget announcement with major WestMan implications, the provincial government announced this afternoon they would be spending $20.3 million for rebuilding two provincial trunk highways.
Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced provincial trunk highways (PTH) 10 and 16 near Minnedosa were the targets of this reconstruction. The project will begin this spring and cover about 22 kilometers of highway.
“Road investments are vital to support rural and northern Manitoba’s economy and these upgrades will support Minnedosa’s economy as the community continues to grow,” said Naylor. “These repaved highways will allow residents to grow their businesses as they welcome more visitors and create infrastructure that can support future economic growth.”
According to the release, PTH 10 will receive new bituminous pavement between PTH 1 and PTH 25 and between the south junction of PTH 16 and the north junction of PTH 16. There will also be new bituminous pavement for Minnedosa’s rest stop at the north junction of PTH 16. Surface improvements are also planned on PTH 10 between PTH 24 and the south junction of PTH 16, and on PTH 16 from PR 250 to PTH 10.
“Safety is a priority for our government,” said Naylor. “These new road investments will allow a smoother and safer journey for residents, and a repaved rest stop will ensure motorists can safely take breaks so every person is able to get to their destination safely.”
