Selkirk

The Selkirk project adjoins to the eastern end of recently widened Quartz Creek Bridge. This project includes four-laning 3.9 km of highway, two wildlife crossings, wildlife exclusion fencing, and construction of a new rest area.

Notice of work

Status

• In construction
  • On-site prime contractor: PME Incorporated

Schedule

• Grading, earthworks and drainage activities are ongoing
• Two wildlife connectivity structures are underway
• Rest area construction underway

Project benefits

• Improve the safety and mobility on this section of the highway
• Rectify drainage problems to mitigate frost heaves
• Enhance wildlife connectivity across the TCH to reduce mortality
• Combined with the Quartz Creek Bridge project there will be 8.3 km of four lane highway, when completed
• Relocation of the existing Redgrave rest areas to the Quartz Creek Forest Service Road, with enhanced facilities and improved access for the travelling public

Project cost

The total project cost is estimated at $129 million. This includes up to $31.5 million from the Government of Canada under the Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component of the New Building Canada Fund.

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