Safe and efficient highways and roads help Canadians access community services, participate in local activities and gain access to better job opportunities.

Two projects to improve safety and access for motorists along Highway 97 through Prince George are now complete.

The public is invited to attend a drop-in open house on Monday, Nov. 14 regarding plans to upgrade a section of the Trans-Canada Highway near Illecillewaet.

The public is invited to attend a drop-in open house on Tuesday, Nov. 15, regarding plans for the future replacement of the RW Bruhn Bridge on the Trans-Canada Highway in Sicamous.

Premier Christy Clark welcomed the news that the Woodfibre LNG project has received board authorization to proceed with the $1.6-billion project that will create 650 jobs during construction and 100 operational jobs over the 25-year lifespan of the project.

Following the close of consultation on the future of the Balfour inland ferry terminal, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will continue to do further work on the community’s preferred option, which is to retain the terminal at Balfour.

Work is now complete on a project to resurface Upper Fraser Road near Prince George.

The Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone and Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Peter Fassbender have issued the following statement on Canada’s $81-billion infrastructure funding announcement: