Building an interchange of the TransCanada and Yellowhead highways and a road/rail grade separation at the CN main line – parts of a competitive transportation and logistics system connecting the West coast to North American markets.
As part of the APGCI, Canada's Government will invest up to $21 million for the construction of both projects. The junction of these highways is seven kilometres west of the City of Portage La Prairie.
All financial figures are anticipated federal contributions for projects, most of which are cost-shared with important contributions from partners, including British Columbia and other western provincial and municipal governments, ports and railways.
All projects are subject to funding commitments of all partners, completion of due diligence, contribution agreements and final federal project approval.
"This new interchange is critical to making sure we have a competitive transportation and logistics system all the way from our West Coast ports to the heartland of the North American market."- David Emerson, (former) Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics