Canada Improvements Peis Tender

Modern and efficient roadways are crucial to encouraging and supporting economic activity facilitating trade and creating good paying middle-class jobs. The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are investing in roads and highways that will make it easier and safer to move people and products across the province while supporting sustained economic growth.The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence on behalf of the Honourable Bernadette Jordan Minister of Rural Economic Development and the Honourable Steven Myers Prince Edward Island Minister of Transportation Infrastructure and Energy today announced funding for four highway projects across the province including extensive road improvements resurfacing and paving as well as the replacement of a number of bridges.Work will include resurfacing 270 kilometres of PEIs National Highway System and rehabilitating roads and highways over the next four years. The projects will also include the replacement of 18 bridges. These improvements mean residents and visitors will benefit from increased road safety better routes and shorter travel times.The Government of Canada is investing more than 101 million in these projects from the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan. The Province of Prince Edward Island will provide over 114 million to the roadway projects.QuotesBetter roads and highways benefit all Canadians. These road improvement projects will create efficient and safer transportation routes and bridges for PEI residents and businesses extending the use of the overall road network for decades to come.The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence on behalf of the Honourable Bernadette Jordan Minister of Rural Economic DevelopmentPrince Edward Islands roads need work and 215 million over four years will allow us to make comprehensive improvements that benefit all Islanders. From bridges to asphalt investing in infrastructure is an investment in the growth of our communities and the safety of our people.The Honourable Steven Myers Prince Edward Island Minister of Transportation Infrastructure and Energy Government of Prince Edward Island