Major road projects planned

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Published on Thursday, June 30, 2016

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The Neepawa Banner

Manitoba Budget 2016, which was delivered in the Legislature on Tuesday, May 31, has earmarked over $1.8 billion for roads, bridges, municipal infrastructure, hospitals and schools.

Riding Mountain MLA Greg Nesbitt said major road reconstruction is set to continue on Highways 10 and 16 as part of the Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation’s multi-year highway infrastructure capital program.

A total of 25.6 kilometers on Highway 10 from just north of Highway 24 to Minnedosa will be widened and paved at a total cost of over $8 million. A dangerous curve will also be realigned. The work may continue into the next construction year.

Acquisition of right-of-way for 43.5 kilometers along Highway 10 from just north of the north junction with Highway 16 to Riding Mountain National Park will begin this year to allow for future road reconstruction.

Major work, including grade realignment, widening, base and intersection improvements, along with 22.9 kilometres of paving from Binscarth to just east of Foxwarren is underway. Total cost of the project is over $10 million.