Construction begins on latest Highway 3 safety improvements

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May 29, 2015 - Princeton, British Columbia - Transport Canada

Work will begin shortly on the highway realignment project to improve safety between Sunday Creek and Sunday Summit on Highway 3.

A $12.58-million contract has been awarded to Emil Anderson Construction (EAC) Inc. of Kelowna. Construction will begin in June 2015 with completion expected in fall 2016.

The project, located approximately 30 kilometres west of Princeton, involves straightening 5 kilometres of highway, extending the westbound Sunday Summit passing lane and extending the newly created eastbound Saturday Creek passing lane. When complete, the project will help reduce collisions, create safer passing opportunities, and improve traffic flow on this section of Highway 3.

During construction, drivers are advised to expect delays and are encouraged to check www.DriveBC.ca for current conditions.

Quick Facts

This $27.65-million project is a result of the funding partnership between the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia that was announced in Princeton on April 8, 2015.
The Government of Canada is setting aside up to $10,342,500 through the Building Canada Fund – Major Infrastructure Component for this project. This funding is conditional on the project meeting applicable federal eligibility requirements with respect to the Building Canada Fund and the signing of a contribution agreement.
The Province of British Columbia is providing the remaining funding of $17,307,500.
These improvements are part of the province’s B.C. on the Move initiative, a new 10-year plan for the improvement of the province’s transportation network providing a comprehensive road map for transportation investments and strategic policy actions over the next decade.

Quotes

“Our government is pleased to invest in this project as we focus on creating jobs, promoting growth and building strong, safe, prosperous communities across Canada. The realignment of this section of Highway 3 will make travel safer and more efficient for all motorists.”
Dan Albas, Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and MP for Okanagan—Coquihalla, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec

“Improving highway capacity and reliability is a major component of our 10-year transportation plan, B.C. on the Move. With this project we are continuing to advance upgrades to the Hope-Princeton section of Highway 3 in order to help make travel safer and more reliable.”
Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

“I am pleased that work is ready to begin on this vital highway link between Hope and Princeton, because it is important to keep people and goods moving safely and efficiently on the province’s transportation network. I would also like to recognize the work done by the coalition of mayors in prioritizing this stretch of road for improvement on Highway 3.”
Jackie Tegart, MLA for Fraser-Nicola

Associated Links

To learn more about the Building Canada Fund–Major Infrastructure Component (MIC) visit: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/prog/bcf-fcc-eng.html.
For additional information on the New Building Canada Plan, visit: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/plan-eng.html.
To learn more about the Government of Canada's focus on jobs and the economy, consult Canada’s Economic Action Plan at http://www.budget.gc.ca/2015/home-accueil-eng.html
Learn more about B.C. on the Move at: http://engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan/
Follow the work of the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure online at www.tranbc.ca

Contacts

Vincent Rabault
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and
Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
613-943-1838

Media Relations
Transport Canada, Ottawa
613-993-0055

Media Relations
Government Communications and Public Engagement
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
250-356-8241

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