Repairs and upgrades to roads and bridges in Prince Edward Island were made possible after a combined investment of over $7 million from the federal and provincial governments through the Canada Community-Building Fund and the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
The announcement highlights upgrades to roads and bridges that improve safety across the province and support housing development. These projects, including upgrades to intersections, roads and bridges, new traffic lights and storm sewers, will be completed by the end of 2024.
“These repairs and upgrades to roads and bridges across the Island are essential to keeping them safe for the folks who depend on them. We will continue to work with all orders of government and local partners to strengthen our infrastructure and build stronger and more resilient communities,” said Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.
The announcement builds on the $14.2 million announced in February 2024 for other road improvements aimed at increasing safety across the Island.
“Investments in transportation infrastructure and a balanced plan for road work has made this a very productive highway construction season across the province. In collaboration with our construction contractors, Islanders and PEI’s economy benefits from safer and improved roads.” said Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Prince Edward Island.
The federal government is investing $1,397,696 through the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program and the Government of Prince Edward Island is investing $1,397,696.
Featured image: Cascumpec Bridge and Collector Roads, Alberton, Prince Edward Island. (HICC)