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The Government of Manitoba announced it has provided $171.9 million to repair the Daly Bridge in Brandon, the Trans-Canada Highway interchange on the edge of Portage la Prairie and the Burntwood River Bridge in Thompson.
“Our government knows the importance of these bridges, especially to rural Manitobans who use them to access important services like health care,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor. “These new projects will not only improve safety but will fuel our economy and ensure businesses and industry have the infrastructure they need to create good jobs for Manitobans.”
The $171.9 million for the reconstruction of key bridge crossings is a significant investment to rebuild aging infrastructure and improve safety at these facilities, noted the minister. The province has focused investments on the following major structures:
Daly Overpass on Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 10 – work on this project was substantially complete at the end of August and the new highway facility with multiple bridge crossings including a separated active transportation bridge and pathway are open to traffic.
PTH 1 and 1A interchange near Portage la Prairie – substantial completion in September and the new interchange is open to traffic.
Burntwood River Bridge on Provincial Road (PR) 391 in Thompson – substantial completion in October and the bridge structure is open to traffic.
Minor construction and clean-up are ongoing on all these projects and anticipated to be completed by spring 2025, noted the minister.
“The completion of the Daly Overpass is a significant milestone for Brandon,” said Mayor Jeff Fawcett, City of Brandon. “This project enhances safety, improves traffic flow and reduces congestion, benefiting both drivers and pedestrians. We are excited to see this project come to fruition and look forward to its positive impact on the daily lives of Brandon’s residents. This much-needed infrastructure improvement will benefit Brandon and the surrounding region for generations to come.” |
