In a media release today, the Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure reminds motorists to slow down, remain patient and exercise caution around maintenance crews working on Manitoba’s highways this spring to minimize risks to these essential workers.
The government says “the department prepares for spring break-up by prioritizing surface deficiencies, based on hazard level, to ensure safe travel for all road users. Priority highways include trade and commerce routes, major tourism routes and regional routes with higher traffic levels.
Most repairs require the road surface and gravel underneath to be dry before permanent repairs can be completed. Many areas addressed with temporary patches over winter will be fixed with permanent material once conditions allow.
The department is responsible for maintaining Manitoba’s 19,000-kilometre highway network to provide safe and efficient travel, year-round, throughout the province. All provincial highways are inspected regularly to determine if action is needed and to provide current information on road conditions for motorists.
Travellers should always check Manitoba 511 at https://www.manitoba511.ca current road conditions prior to making the decision to travel. Manitoba 511 is updated regularly by the provincial road patrol, but conditions can change in a matter of minutes.
The province’s 2023 Multi-year Infrastructure Investment Strategy provides a five-year plan for investment in new and existing highway, water, airport and general assets, and can be viewed online at https://www.gov.mb.ca/mit/myhis/index.html
An interactive map providing updates and further information on scheduled projects is also available online at https://www.gov.mb.ca/mit/mipmap/map.html
