Thursday, May 22, 2025
Safety improvements coming for B.C.’s Highway 4
The Pacific Rim Highway 4 is the only east-west corridor on Vancouver Island servicing the west coast communities of Ucluelet and Tofino as well as…
transportation
B.C.’s Willow River Bridge to be replaced with modern, two-lane structure
Travellers in Northern British Columbia can soon look forward to a smooth crossing over Willow River Bridge as the contract has been awarded to replace…
Wood transforming PEI communities with sustainable transit solutions
Global consulting and engineering company Wood is leading the advancement of sustainable public transportation for the municipalities of Charlottetown, Stratford and Cornwall in Prince Edward…
Improve the economic and social outcomes of infrastructure: GI Hub
The Global Infrastructure Hub (GI Hub) has launched Improving Delivery Models, an online initiative that showcases proven delivery model improvements that enhance the quality of infrastructure.…
Trans-Canada Highway bridge over Assiniboine River completed
Construction of the replacement bridge for Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 1 (Trans-Canada Highway) over the Assiniboine River east of Portage la Prairie is now complete,…
Lawsuit filed for damages over Champlain Bridge P3 project
Montreal-based SNC-Lavalin and its consortium partners, acting as the Signature on the Saint Lawrence Group, filed a lawsuit on October 8 in Montreal seeking $378.7-million…
Manitoba invests $4M in improvements to major Steinbach intersection
In partnership with the City of Steinbach, the Manitoba government is investing $4.15 million towards an $8-million improvement project at the intersection of Provincial Trunk…
B.C. ferries to reduce GHG emissions using renewable natural gas
Seaspan Ferries Corporation became the first Canadian marine company to pilot the use of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced by…
Utilities should focus on public transit, not just passenger cars: CUTRIC
The Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) announced the publication of the first-ever comprehensive review and assessment of Canadian electrical utilities’ transportation electrification…
Group shares vision for improved transportation in Vancouver
A partnership between the District of West Vancouver, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver and səlililw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) —…
Build more highways, says group to Ontario government
The Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) is recommending the Ontario Government build more highways to meet the growing demand courtesy of exploding population and employment…
Quebec bridges incorporate recovered glass from wine bottles
The Ville de Montréal, Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) and Chaire SAQ de valorisation du verre dans les matériaux at the Université de Sherbrooke…
Ten Mile Slide stabilization complete on B.C.’s Hwy. 99
Slope stabilization at Ten Mile Slide on Highway 99 is complete, improving the long-term safety and reliability for people travelling the highway northeast of Lillooet.…
B.C.’s Kicking Horse Canyon project reaches first milestone
The first concrete girders that will support the bridge deck have been installed for the new Sheep Bridge on Highway 1 in the Kicking Horse…
Teams shortlisted for Infrastructure Ontario’s Hwy. 3 expansion project
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) have announced the three shortlisted teams to submit proposals to design, build and finance the Highway…
Bridge replacement in North Peace region of B.C. complete
The Good Bridge replacement project is complete, providing people who live and work in the North Peace region with safe and reliable travel along Cecil…
SK provincial park sees $10.7M in road and highway improvements
One of Saskatchewan’s most popular provincial parks is seeing benefits from the Government of Saskatchewan’s $2 billion stimulus funding, thanks to $10.7 million in new…
Southwest Calgary Ring Road opens
After five years of construction, one of the biggest infrastructure projects in Alberta’s history fully opens to traffic. The $1.42 billion, 31-kilometre Southwest Calgary Ring…
OPG enables transition to electric ferries in Kingston area
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is helping lead the transition to transportation electrification – including two new electric ferries that recently arrived in Quebec City and…
B.C.’s Steveston Interchange procurement moving forward
The Province of British Columbia is taking the next step forward in relieving traffic congestion around Steveston Interchange by selecting three bidding teams to participate…
NS investing $33.5 million in three programs to improve roads
The government of Nova Scotia announced its commitment to double the Gravel Road Capital and Rural Impact Mitigation programs. Another $32.5 million in funding for…
New Petitcodiac River bridge opens
The new Petitcodiac River bridge between Moncton and Riverview, NB is now open, ahead of schedule. “The river’s restoration has been a common and uniting…
CDPQ invests in WestConnex, Australia’s largest road infrastructure project
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) announced a AU$2.3 B investment in WestConnex, Australia’s largest road infrastructure project, and that it is joining the Sydney…
New passing lanes opened on Saskatchewan’s Hwy. 14
The government of Saskatchewan announned the completion of five new passing lanes on Highway 14 west of Saskatoon. Work began in June 2021 to build…