Backgrounder: Improvements to highways and roads across the Northwest Territories

Hamlet of Fort Liard

Highway 7 Reconstruction

Rehabilitate and improve sections of Highway 7, which travels north from the border with British Columbia and connects with Highway 1. The project includes embankment reconstruction, drainage improvement, resurfacing, and chipseal work.

$12,000,000

Hamlet of Fort Providence

Highway 1 Reconstruction

Rehabilitate and improve sections of Highway 1, approximately 50 km west of the junction with Highway 3. The project includes embankment reconstruction, drainage improvement, asphaltic surface treatment, production of materials, culvert, and guardrail installation.

$14,087,000

Town of Inuvik

Highway 8 Reconstruction

Rehabilitate and improve sections of Highway 8, mostly between kilometer 222 and 242. The project includes embankment and subbase reconstruction, drainage improvement, gravel surfacing and production of associated materials.

$18,000,000

First Nation of Whatì

Whatì Access Road Improvements

Redesign and improve a 12 km all-season gravel road that stretches from Whatì to the terminus of Highway 9. The project includes surveying, geotechnical investigation, embankment and drainage improvements, gravel surfacing, guard rails, signage, installation and construction of a single span bridge.

$15,000,000

City of Yellowknife

Highway 4 Reconstruction

Redesign and improve sections of Highway 4 which extends east from Yellowknife and travels through numerous parks and day use areas. The project includes widening embankments, grade improvements, guardrail installation and drainage improvements. 

$8,000,000