Today, the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) Department of Infrastructure (INF) has posted its presentation on the planned capital spending for the year ahead as part of its annual Industry Day.
Every year, INF hosts Industry Day, inviting potential contractors and people interested in doing business with the GNWT to attend a presentation on the planned capital spending for the upcoming fiscal year.
Drivers are advised that the speed limit has been reduced from 60 km/h to 50 km/h at the junction of Highway 2 and Spruce Road, in Hay River.
The limit was reduced for safety reasons due to the presence of pedestrians crossing the road at the intersection. A crosswalk with warning lights will be installed in the summer 2021.
Signs reflecting the reduced speed limit and warning for pedestrians have been installed.
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Tłı̨chǫ Government and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Beginning January 1st, 2021, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will resume collecting aircraft landing fees, lease fees, concession fees, and licence fees for all businesses operating at all NWT airports.
The GNWT introduced three rounds of economic stimulus measures to help support airlines and businesses that operate at all NWT airports that are being impacted by COVID-19.
Drivers are advised that the speed limit has been increased from 70 km/h to 80 km/h on the Ingraham Trail (Highway 4) from kilometre 0 to 7.5 (junction of Highways 3 and 4 to Yellowknife River).
The limit was increased this week after improvements were made to the highway during the summer and fall of 2020.
Signs reflecting the new speed limit have been installed.
More than 219 kilometres of highways in the Northwest Territories were improved this summer and fall, including:
· 200 kilometres of chipseal overlay
· 19 kilometres of roadway rehabilitation
· Four bridge rehabilitation/maintenance projects
· Pre-engineering work for several culvert replacements and one major culvert repair
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Madam Speaker, the 19th Legislative Assembly is committed to making strategic infrastructure investments that connect our communities, expand our economy, and reduce the cost of living. From highways to airports to buildings, I would like to provide an update today on the significant progress our government has made to improve public infrastructure across the territory.
Beginning November 2, 2020, the Yellowknife Driver and Motor Vehicle (DMV) office will no longer accept walk-ins, and will focus on servicing clients through scheduled appointments.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) regularly evaluates its operations to enable improvements to service delivery. The Department of Infrastructure has heard the public’s concerns and understands that the walk-in process had been frustrating for some clients.
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Mr. Speaker, four years after the Government of the Northwest Territories launched its Marine Transportation Services, or MTS, we continue to improve our capacity to operate a reliable and professional marine shipping service in the North.
The Government of the Northwest Territories advises that Highway 8 (The Dempster Highway) will temporarily close to all traffic between kilometre 1 and 14.2 once ferries stop operating for the season. Both ferries are currently on notice and could close within days, depending upon conditions.
Travellers are advised to complete the movement of essential goods and services prior to the closure.
The intent is to re-open the highway once ice crossings open for the season. Until that time, drivers are advised to use Highway 1 to enter or leave the territory.
