The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the safety of travellers on the Alaska Highway by rigorously inspecting and maintaining the stretch of the highway under its responsibility.
Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced that the Government of Canada has awarded a construction contract of $3.9 million (including taxes) to A.C.L. Construction Ltd. to improve the Pink Mountain intersection, located between kilometre (km) 225 and km 227 of the Alaska Highway.
Under this contract, A.C.L. Construction Ltd. will add acceleration and deceleration lanes, create left-turn bays, reduce blind spots and increase safety for merging, widen elevation, relocate signage, improve drainage, and more. This project will reduce the risk of collisions and traffic delays at busy entry points near the Pink Mountain intersection and will address current concerns of the highway's safety.
The project will take place on the traditional territories of the British Columbia First Nations along the Alaska Highway. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has worked closely with the First Nations and regularly looks for opportunities to engage while planning for projects on the highway. In the spirit of the Government of Canada's commitment to reconciliation, at least 12.5% of the construction contract value will be awarded to Indigenous suppliers and workers.
Construction is expected to begin in May 2024, with completion in September 2024.
