Rural Municipality of Headingley, Manitoba, February 13, 2019—Investments in modern efficient roadways are crucial in building economic activity, facilitating trade and creating well-paid middle-class jobs.
Today, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development, and the Honourable Ron Schuler, Minister of Infrastructure for Manitoba, announced funding for eight highway improvement projects in Manitoba.
A combined total of approximately 350 kilometres of road will be improved through these projects. Work involves repaving sections of Highways 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10 and 16. Additionally, intersections will be safer by adding rumble strips and paving road shoulders at various locations. New lanes will also be added along a six-kilometre stretch of Highway 6 to improve safety, and along Highway 75 to improve connections to U.S. Border facilities.
Trade is an important part of Manitoba's diversified economy and improvements to highway infrastructure are essential to ensuring market access and competitiveness. Once complete, these vital upgrades will help keep Manitoban drivers safe, improve traffic flow and boost trade to support economic growth for years to come.
The Government of Canada is contributing $143,967,500 to these projects through the New Building Canada Fund while the province of Manitoba is providing $147,442,500.
"This extensive work to create safer, more fluid travel on Manitoba's highway network will help local businesses compete, allow residents to spend less time on the road, and make it easier for tourists to explore this beautiful region. We're proud to support projects that promote a higher quality of life and long-term economic prosperity for all Manitobans."
The Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development
"Our investment in these highway projects re-enforce the Province of Manitoba's commitment to support economic growth, and will have a positive impact on Manitoba's economy for years to come. We continue to focus our investment on improving Manitoba's provincial highway network, ensuring Manitobans see their money at work each and every day. These critical investments provide Manitobans with the tools needed to strengthen access in and out of surrounding communities, ensuring residents have a safe and healthy place to live, work, and raise a family."
The Honourable Ron Schuler, Minister of Infrastructure
Quick facts
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Through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan, the Government of Canada is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada's rural and northern communities.
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More than $10.1 billion of this funding is supporting trade and transportation projects, including $5 billion available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
