Ministry of Highways responds to concerns from Air Ronge council

The letter adds lighting improvements are tied to future twinning and pedestrian pathway projects. The pedestrian pathway design will include lighting to improve visibility and safety, while the bridge walkway will be integrated into the overall pathway design, with lighting for both vehicles and pedestrians as considerations.

Ministry officials have also been investigating a number of the operational concerns along the existing project that were raised during the meeting. For instance, there was a concern regarding a municipal curb stop that may have been covered during paving. The minister stated the contractor was unable to locate the valve during construction as the community was unable to provide the precise location details, but the matter will be reviewed further.

“The ministry also acknowledges concerns about the new alignment of the highway and its effect on turning movements and access to community services,” the letter notes.

“Improvements to the approaches are planned for the upcoming spring/summer season. Longer-term solutions, including access consolidation, will be addressed during future four-lane work.”

The letter also discusses the pathway on the Air Ronge such as ongoing maintenance and the destruction of a glass panel on the observation platform. It states the ministry would like to coordinate with the village on winter maintenance activities for the pathway and clarify roles and responsibilities to support its consistent maintenance.

As for the glass on the observation platform, which was repaired about a month ago and damaged again shortly afterwards, the letter states alternative material such as chain link fencing will be installed if the issues persists.

Read the full letter online here.

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derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com

by Derek Cornet

Ministry of Highways responds to concerns from Air Ronge council

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