A 2‑kilometre auxiliary passing lane and intersection improvements for Highway 16, the only direct National Highway link to the Port of Prince Rupert.
This stretch of highway is approximately 68 km east of Vanderhoof, east of Prince George. Highway 16, known as the Yellowhead Highway, is the only direct link of the National Highway System to the Asia-Pacific Region through the Port of Prince Rupert and is also the primary east/west route through Northern B.C. It links communities to Prince George and lies in the heart of pine beetle-impacted forests.
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.
"Our government’s investment in the Highway 16 project will have positive effects on the local economy, create jobs and encourage trade"- John Baird, (former) Minister of Transport