Northwest BC gets $53 Million in Infrastructure Money

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Smithers, B.C. - The Province announced over $53 million dollars in funding to improve highway infrastructure in the Northwest Monday.

Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon says the money will be used to upgrade vital transportation links.

"These roads are heavily relied upon by residents and industry, and it's important we ensure their continued
mobility with projects like these."

The projects range from improving sight lines by removing beetle-killed trees along rights-of-way, to major resurfacing work.  Highways 16, 35, 37, and 118 will all get attention along with a number of side roads.

Falcon says major projects include the completion of resurfacing on Highway 16 between Thornhill and Big Oliver Creek near Terrace, resurfacing 35 kilometres of Highway 16 between Boulder Creek and Carnaby Road, west of New Hazelton, gravelling and sealcoating approximately 27 kilometres of Highway 37, north of Dease Lake, and resurfacing Highway 118 from Topley to Granisle.

According to Falcon, more than $21 million of the total project dollars have already been tendered.

"We know the value of getting these projects approved and the money out the door.   By doing so as quickly as possible, we'll be improving important infrastructure while helping provide jobs for hundreds of workers in the Northwest."

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