March 1, 2011 - Minister of Transportation Michael McLeod says the issues raised in a mid-project performance audit report of the Deh Cho Bridge project, released today by the Auditor General of Canada, have been previously identified and dealt with by the world class team brought in to manage the project.
January 18, 2011 - The year 2011 has been designated the National Year of Road Safety in Canada.In the Northwest Territories, the Department of Transportation’s (DoT) Drive Alive program will continue initiatives to improve driver, passenger, cyclist, and pedestrian safety throughout the year.
January 17, 2011 - Members of the news media are advised that three documents related to the Levelton construction audit of the Deh Cho Bridge project Phase 1 have been posted on the project website at http://www.dehchobridge.info/. These documents are the Levelton audit report, the Associated Engineering recommendations for the Levelton report, and the GNWT Action Plan for responding to the report.
December 15, 2010 - Members of the news media are invited to a technical briefing providing an update on the Deh Cho Bridge project.
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December 2, 2010 - With shorter days upon us, residents of the Northwest Territories are reminded to be safe when walking on our streets, roads, and highways.
In 2009, two fatalities occurred when drivers collided with pedestrians during hours of darkness. In each case, the drivers did not see the victim until it was too late.
Transportation Minister Michael McLeod says it is important that every pedestrian wear reflective clothing or lights to ensure they are visible to the approaching motorist.
November 17, 2010 - The Minister of Transportation, Michael McLeod, highlights the value and next steps of the Mackenzie Valley Highway.
The Northwest Territories is poised and ready to craft the newest chapters in the epic tale that is Canada’s history.
November 3, 2010 - The Minister of Transportation provided Members and the public with an update on the current status of the future Mackenzie Valley Highway to Tuktoyaktuk.
November 1, 2010 - The Minister of Transportation, Michael McLeod, gave Members of the Legislative Assembly an update on the Drive Alive travel safety program.
Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to rise today to give Members an update on the Drive Alive travel safety program.
YELLOWKNIFE (October 6 , 2010) - An all-weather road from Highway 7 to the Liard River has been completed and residents of Nahanni Butte can expect to receive year-round benefits.
