The provincial government is continuing upgrades to the Silver Drain at the junctions of highways 7 and 68 just south of Arborg.
Construction continues on the new box culvert at the Silver Drain south of Arborg at the junction of highways 7 and 68. Final grading and paving are expected to be completed by July 3, weather permitting, as part of ongoing provincial infrastructure upgrades. Traffic remains open in all directions with lane restrictions in place during construction
Paving of the highway was scheduled last week and is expected to be completed by July 3, weather permitting.
“Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) continues the construction of a box culvert at the Silver Drain at the junction of Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 68 and PTH 7. The final grading and paving of the highways will be completed by July 3, weather permitting,” said a department spokesperson. “Construction works will be staged in order that a minimum of one lane of traffic on PTH 7 and PTH 68 will be open in all directions. Gislason Drive remains closed at PTH 68 and will open with the highways by July 3.”
In the RM of Grahamdale, flooding from the June 9-10 storm is still covering sections of PR 325 in both directions and motorists are required to reduce their speed. The flooded section is about six kilometres east of Ashern and Highway 6.
The province will assess any damage once the water recedes.
“On Provincial Road 325, motorists are advised that water is present on sections of the roadway. Drivers need to drive to conditions, use caution and follow any signage present,” said the spokesperson. “Motorists are reminded that conditions may change rapidly and are encouraged to monitor Manitoba 511 for the latest information on road conditions, incidents and closures. All flood related damage will be assessed for repair once water levels recede and ground conditions allow.”
