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Manitoba’s Highway 12 slated for reconstruction

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Highway 12 between the Trans-Canada Highway and PTH 15 is slated for a $26.9-million upgrade. – Oct 3, 2022

The province is spending $26.9 million to reconstruct a section of the Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH).

“Our government continues to make strategic infrastructure investments to build and maintain a safe, reliable highway network,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk.

“Upgrades to PTH 12 were proposed as part of our Trade and Commerce Grid and I am pleased to announce a $26.9-million financial commitment for the project. The roadway will be reconstructed to accommodate increased commercial loads and meet current and future traffic volumes.”

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The area between the Trans-Canada Highway and PTH 15 is slated for the upgrade.

The project will involve removing the current surface, putting in bituminous pavement and widening the shoulders.

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Improvements will also be made to the intersection at Provincial Road 51 and a railway crossing. Drainage in the area will also receive upgrades as needed.

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