Long-awaited improvements are coming to one of Niverville’s busiest intersections. Next year, the provincial government will share the cost of critical upgrades to the corner of Highway 311 and Mulberry Avenue.
The project is expected to cost $1.9 million and will be split with the Town of Niverville.
“Our government is committed to working with municipalities and listening to Manitobans in supporting projects that will improve road safety and provide economic benefits to communities,” said Minister of Infrastructure Ron Schuler. “Niverville has one of the highest population growth rates in the province and the need for increased infrastructure will enhance quality of life and strengthen commercial and residential sectors in the area.”
This corner has become increasingly busy in the last year following the opening of the town’s new rec centre, the CRRC. All traffic flowing to the CRRC, Niverville High School, Centennial Arena, and Niverville Curling Club eventually makes it back to the highway at this one location.
New traffic signals and turning lanes will be built to allow traffic to facilitate a high volume of traffic.
These upgrades are also expected to improve operations at the adjacent intersection of Highway 311 and Krahn Road, which is also subject to heavy traffic. The commercial strip along Drovers Run, which is currently only accessed from Krahn Road, attracts a steady stream of vehicles at all hours of the day.
“The announcement of these new lights at Mulberry and PR 311 is wonderful news for our community,” said Niverville mayor Myron Dyck. “This is a high traffic area near our new rec centre and our high school, so these lights will greatly improve the safety of area drivers and pedestrians.”
Previously, a crosswalk was added to this location to help pedestrian cross the busy highway at Mulberry Avenue.
Schuler noted that these upgrades will help accommodate increased tourism and benefit community residents.
