Local drivers, the commercial trucking industry and tourists will soon see driving improvements in the Ashcroft and Cache Creek areas.

A $5-million contract has been awarded to Dawson Construction Limited that will see resurfacing of approximately 34 kilometres of Ashcroft and Cache Creek area highways and roads.

Work will be underway in mid-September and will include the resurfacing of five separate locations throughout the Ashcroft and Cache Creek area. Resurfacing will make for a smoother, more enjoyable ride for motorists that use Highway 1, Highway 97, Highway 97C and sections of Loon Lake Road, Evans Road and Old Cariboo Road.

This work will also improve the safety and efficiency of this critical transportation hub as commercial trucks move goods and services to market.

The rehabilitation of provincial highways, bridges and side roads is a priority of B.C. on the Move, a 10-year transportation plan that outlines critical investments and improvements through the province to improve the daily lives of British Columbians.

B.C. on the Move is available online at: http://engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan/

Quotes:

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone –

“The highways and roads in Ashcroft and Cache Creek are an important part of the provincial road network, whether they serve the local population or the tourism and resource industry. We are always striving to make improvements to transportation networks across the province and Cache Creek and the surrounding area is no exception.”

Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart –

“We expect this area to see growth in the years ahead and we must improve our highway infrastructure now to be ready for it. Our government is making a long-term investment in roads around Ashcroft and Cache Creek to move people and goods safely as traffic volumes increase.”