The realignment and paving of Douglas Lake Road, approximately 40 kilometres east of Merritt, is complete and is providing safer driving conditions for locals, travellers and businesses along this route.

“This was an important infrastructure project for the Upper Nicola Indian Band and other users like the Douglas Lake Cattle Company,” said Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone. “Straightening out and paving this four-kilometre section has made travelling Douglas Lake Road much safer. It is important that our ministry focuses on improving access to First Nations lands so they can better support economic development in their communities.”

“This 4.2-kilometre section that runs through the Upper Nicola Indian Band Reserve is now realigned and resurfaced providing better sightlines for drivers and safer conditions with the inclusion of paved shoulders,” said Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart. “These improvements will be welcome for business and cattle operations in the area, as well as community members travelling along Douglas Lake Road.”

Peterson Contracting Ltd. out of Williams Lake completed this $4.8-million project.

As part of B.C. on the Move, the province’s 10-year transportation plan, the government has increased investment to improve over 500 kilometres of side roads every year, including hard surfacing, gravelling base construction, dust control, shoulder widening and other safety improvements.

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B.C. on the Move is available online at: www.gov.bc.ca/bconthemove