Latest News

Brandon Sun - ONLINE EDITION

Province confirms Highway 83 to be rebuilt

By: Submitted

Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 at 3:05 PM | Comments: 0

View of the collapsed section of Highway 83. The large section of road collapsed near Asessippi Provincial Park last summer. Crews had been working to fix problems with the highway for several days before the collapse.

The portion of PTH 83 north of Russell that was closed in July because of a landslide can now be rebuilt as engineers have determined the ground appears to have stabilized, Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton announced today.

"Truckers, farmers and motorists who have been required to take the detour around this washed-out highway will soon be able to return to their accustomed routes," Ashton said. "They will be able to get to their destinations faster and more efficiently and travel will return to normal for area residents."

As reported earlier this week in the Brandon Sun, Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation crews have carefully monitored the damaged highway and surrounding land.

Ground movement over the past several months has been minimal so crews will soon be able to continue the rebuilding of this portion of PTH 83 that was torn apart by the July landslide, said Ashton.

The reconstructed portion of the road, less than a kilometre in length, will initially be a two-lane, gravel surface able to carry all traffic, including heavy trucks, over the winter.

It is anticipated the project will be tendered in the next few weeks and once work starts, the construction will take approximately a month.

Provincial experts will monitor the new portion of the roadway during the winter and next spring and a further engineering analysis will be used to determine the next steps in the rebuilding process, Ashton said.

Rate this
This article has not yet been rated.

We want you to tell us what you think of our articles. If the story moves you, compels you to act or tells you something you didn’t know, mark it high. If you thought it was well written, do the same. If it doesn’t meet your standards, mark it accordingly.

You can also register and/or login to the site and join the conversation by leaving a comment.

Rate it yourself by rolling over the stars and clicking when you reach your desired rating. We want you to tell us what you think of our articles. If the story moves you, compels you to act or tells you something you didn’t know, mark it high.

Sort by: Newest to Oldest | Oldest to Newest | Most Popular 0 Comments

You can comment on most stories on brandonsun.com. You can also agree or disagree with other comments. All you need to do is register and/or login and you can join the conversation and give your feedback.

There are no comments at the moment. Be the first to post a comment below.

Post Your Comment

The Brandon Sun does not necessarily endorse any of the views posted. Comments are moderated before publication. By submitting your comment, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. New to commenting? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.