August 1, 2008

Monte Creek-to-Pritchard section of TransCanada highway earns an upgrade

KAMLOOPS

The governments of Canada and British Columbia have announced $42.8 million in funding for a highway project near Kamloops under the Building Canada infrastructure plan.

This project consists of upgrading a 10.5-kilometre, two-lane segment of the Trans-Canada Highway running through the Monte Creek to the Pritchard area, 30 kilometres east of Kamloops. The upgrading to four lanes will bridge the gap between two existing four-lane sections.

Of the total cost of the project, $42.8 million, approximately $16.7 million is being provided from the Building Canada Fund, a key component of the plan, and approximately $26.1 million is being provided from the Province of British Columbia.

“Converting this segment of the Trans-Canada Highway to four lanes will greatly enhance traffic flow,” said Kevin Krueger, MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson and Minister of Small Business and Revenue of British Columbia.

“Having a continuous four lane highway will benefit all vehicles travelling though the area, increasing safety and reducing delays.”

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