Safety improvements are underway on Highway 3 between Sunday Creek and Sunday Summit, 30 kilometres west of Princeton.
The five kilometres of highway will be straightened, with the westbound Sunday Summit passing lane getting an extension, according to a press release from the province.
“It is important to keep people and goods moving safely and efficiently on the province’s transportation network,” said Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart in the release.
“I would also like to recognize the work done by the coalition of mayors in prioritizing this stretch of road for improvement on Highway 3.”
The $12.58 million contract was awarded to Emil Anderson Construction Inc. of Kelowna. Construction, underway this month, will continue until fall of 2016.
Periodic delays are expected during this time.
The total cost of the project is $27.65 million, with the federal government providing up to $10,342,500, and the province of B.C. will pay the remaining $17,307,500.
