Friday, November 21, 2025
The Government of Manitoba announced it will build an overpass at the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 5 following public consultation, a safety review and technical analysis.
“Safety is about more than engineering, it’s about trust,” said Premier Wab Kinew. “The people of Carberry spoke clearly and we adjusted course. With renewed design work and real community input, we are moving toward a safe solution. An overpass will protect lives and reflects our belief that every Manitoban deserves to feel safe on our roads.”
The Manitoba government listened to residents, municipalities and drivers, and the input – along with technical analysis – shaped the decision, the premier noted.
“It’s been more than two years since the tragic collision claimed 17 lives at this intersection,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor. “We listened to local residents and municipalities, and their feedback shaped this decision. An overpass will replace the existing intersection to make it safer for nearby communities and all Manitobans who use these roadways every day.”
Municipal officials noted the importance of the province’s decision for the affected communities.
“On behalf of myself, our council and the members of the community, we are thrilled the Manitoba government came through with this announcement of an overpass. That’s what we wanted,” said Mayor Ray Muirhead, Town of Carberry, “Our emphasis has always been on safety, and we must never forget the lives lost at that intersection. I hope we get started quickly to honour those lives with a new interchange that will keep people safe for many years to come.”
“The province’s decision to move forward with an overpass is deeply meaningful for Dauphin,” said Mayor Dave Bosiak, City of Dauphin, “Our community was profoundly affected by the tragedy at this intersection and while nothing can undo that loss, this project is an important step toward preventing future heartbreak. We are grateful to see safety improvements that honour those we lost and support healing for everyone touched by that day.”
The decision to proceed with an overpass follows an in-service road safety review and a functional design process initiated in 2024. The Manitoba government will continue work on land acquisition, environmental approvals and utility co-ordination during the design phase.
Construction of the overpass is expected to start in 2027 and take about two and a half years to complete, the minister noted.
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