Highway 19 in Riding Mountain National Park is being rehabilitated.
The first of the two-phase project starts today and will continue until December 14th.
Phase one will involve clearing trees in the ditches and the replacement of 23 culverts along the corridor. As necessary, the road will be re-graded or widened and culverts added or replaced.
The whole rehabilitation project will improve the safety and reliability of road infrastructure, improve ditches and drainage, and offer safe vehicle access through the East Gate.
Parks Canada is committing approximately $3 million to the project.
Road restrictions will be implemented during the construction period. Weight restrictions of 6006 lbs or 2730 kg gross vehicle weight will be enforced on Highway 19 within the boundaries of Riding Mountain National Park. As an approximate guide, the largest vehicle allowed would be an empty three-quarter ton truck or a loaded half-ton truck.
Travellers should be prepared for a construction zone and occasional delays of up to 20 minutes.
Phase two of the project will begin in 2019 and continue until spring 2020. More details on this portion of the project will be shared closer to the commencement of the work.
