Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The Government of Manitoba is investing $4.8 million to assist the Town of Neepawa upgrade two sections of Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 16, the Trans-Canada Highway Yellowhead section, to improve access to the newly expanded health centre.
“These improvements represent a critical investment in the future of Neepawa and the overall region,” said Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard. “Improving mobility will allow residents and businesses to more easily access the expanded regional health centre, as well as a community road network that connects to a new affordable daycare, the new school, the industrial park and Neepawa’s largest employer, HyLife Foods. These road upgrades are an important part of making sure that the infrastructure keeps up with the growth of the community, with proposed designs targeting and prioritizing safety.”
The first project involves a contribution toward the extension of Hamilton Street from Broadway Avenue running east along the southern boundary of the new regional hospital through the SW 34-14-15W and including a north-south access to PTH 16. This new road system is being built by the Town of Neepawa, with the assistance of $2 million in provincial funding through the Manitoba Growth, Renewal and Opportunities Program (Manitoba GRO).
“After years of being ignored, these projects reflect the provincial government’s commitment to ensuring that rural Manitobans get the vital infrastructure projects they deserve,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor. “As the economic growth in Neepawa continues, it’s important that local residents can feel safe and secure as they interact with a growing number of vehicles on the road. This infrastructure investment will ensure a high level of safety for all drivers.”
The second project will complete the connectivity to PTH 16 where Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) is proceeding with a traffic safety improvement project that will include a dedicated right-turn lane into the Neepawa Health Centre and a right-turn cut-off out of the hospital. The $2.8-million project has been tendered, with construction anticipated to be complete by fall 2025, noted Naylor.
“The Town of Neepawa appreciates the province’s investment in our community and region, to support safer roads for all users and improve access to essential services,” said Mayor Brian Hedley, Town of Neepawa. “This funding will not only improve traffic flow and mitigate congestion, but it will greatly enhance and support economic development in rural Manitoba and enhance trade routes.”
Featured image: (Prairie Mountain Health)
