Prince George highway identified for priority funding

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Improvements to Highway 97 near Prince George, B.C. and the relocation of the commercial vehicle inspection station near Red Rock Road south of the city have been identified as a priority for federal funding.

Up to a maximum of 50 percent of eligible project costs will be available, to a maximum of $11.3 million under the base funding component of Building Canada, which is the federal government’s long-term infrastructure plan.

“The relocation of the inspection station will help ease congestion and pressure on Highway 97 outside of Prince George, and will contribute to the faster and safer flow of local, tourist and trade traffic,” said Jay Hill, MP for Prince George-Peace River. “As part of Building Canada, we are investing in infrastructure priorities to increase community safety, help our growing economy, and protect our environment.”

The initiative involves expanding a five-kilometre section of Highway 97 from two lanes to four, and relocating a commercial vehicle inspection station near Red Rock. These improvements aim to increase safety and reduce congestion on the highway, and should reduce wait times experienced by commercial vehicles at the inspection station.

The upgrade is expected to be completed in 2009.

“Relocating the weigh scales and inspection facility is an important project along the Cariboo corridor and part of our government’s overall commitment to revitalize B.C.’s highways, bridges, ports and airports,” said Deputy Premier Shirley Bond.


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