$15 million work on Hwy.16 set to begin soon

BURNS LAKE—In the coming weeks crews will begin work to build new traffic lanes on Hwy.16, west of Burns Lake.

In a release by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure it says that the project will improve safety and efficiency for people travelling through the area.

“Our ongoing work in northern B.C., including this project near Burns Lake, will keep our transportation network running safely and efficiently.”—Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

The $15 million project will include construction of a two kilometre westbound passing lane, extension of the eastbound passing lane by 400 metres, and improvements to the entry and exit lanes to the brake check and chain off areas at 6 Mile Summit.