The drive to Winnipeg and Thompson will become smoother and safer for Flin Flonners and thousands of other northern Manitobans.
The Manitoba government yesterday unveiled a five-year, $225-million upgrade plan for Highway 6, also known as PTH 6.
The work will include asphalt paving to new, wider national highway standards, bridge replacements, intersection improvements, curve realignments and design work for new passing lanes.
“Upgrading PTH 6 to national highway standards is the next step to improve our strategic trade routes for people and goods from Winnipeg through the Interlake and to the North,” said Premier Greg Selinger.
Mike Mager, president and CEO, Canadian Automobile Association of Manitoba, said CAA members say safety is their main concern on Highway 6.
“...I am pleased the Manitoba government is listening and taking actions,” said Mager. “The addition of passing lanes and the reduction of curves from Winnipeg to Thompson will make the ride north a lot safer and smoother for Manitoba drivers.”
Highway 6 is commonly used by Flin Flonners driving to and from Winnipeg as well as Thompson.
– With files from a Government of Manitoba news release
