The Manitoba government is investing in critical safety improvements to Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 8 in the Gimli area by creating new passing lanes, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced today.
The Manitoba government is investing in critical safety improvements to Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 8 in the Gimli area by creating new passing lanes, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced today.
“Traffic has significantly increased on PTH 8 over the past few years, limiting passing opportunities for drivers,” said Naylor. “This investment will enhance traffic safety, reduce collisions and save lives while also ensuring continued access for businesses, residents and those visiting the area.”
Four sets of passing lanes, each approximately two kilometres (km) long will be constructed between PTH 67 and Gimli. The project is estimated to cost $18.3 million and has been tendered for construction to be completed in fall 2026, the minister noted.
The Manitoba government is also working to complete over 100 km of roadway construction in the Parkland-Interlake region this year including the following projects:
- 45-km rehabilitation on Provincial Road (PR) 224 near Fisher Bay;
- six-km surface treatment on PR 239 west of PTH 6;
- 23-km reconstruction on PTH 6 near Fairford River;
- 20-km rehabilitation on PTH 5 between PTH 20 and PTH 10; and
- 13-km rehabilitation on PTH 10 between PR 367 and PR 271.
“Safety is at the heart of everything we do. Whether it’s families heading to the lake or trucks delivering goods across the region, Manitobans deserve roads they can rely on,” said Naylor. “Our government is committed to building safer roads that meet the needs of growing communities. These investments protect lives, support local economies and ensure Manitobans can travel safely – season after season.”
These projects support Manitoba’s Multi-year Infrastructure Investment Strategy , which outlines planned strategic projects in roads, highways, bridges, airports and flood protection over the next five years. The strategy can be found at https://gov.mb.ca/mti/myhis/pdf/2024_multi-year_infrastructure_investment_strategy.pdf .
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