Friday, April 18, 2025
Construction commences on ferry infrastructure improvements in B.C.
Work to upgrade the Kootenay Lake Ferry terminals is beginning soon, with improved amenities, more parking, and better access for those who rely on the…
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Tender issued for Trans-Canada Highway four-laning project
More work will get underway this spring through Chase on the next phase of the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) four-laning, a project that is increasing safety,…
Tender awarded for international bridge in New Brunswick
The State of Maine has awarded the construction contract for a new bridge that will connect the northern part of the state to Province of…
Preliminary work begins on Pattullo Bridge replacement in B.C.
Preliminary in-river work recently began on the new toll-free Pattullo Bridge replacement. This staged work marks the beginning of the project to build a new,…
Report indicates poor road infrastructure costs $3 billion annually
Canadians are paying $3 billion every year in higher vehicle operating costs due to poor road infrastructure, according to a new study by the Canadian…
PortsToronto issues RFI for airport infrastructure assets
PortsToronto, owner and operator of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Billy Bishop Airport), an urban airport in the heart of Toronto, released a Request For…
New report recommends regional rail to tackle Toronto transportation woes
The City of Toronto’s continued growth is expected to place additional pressure on the region’s transportation system, resulting in longer commutes and increased congestion. However,…
AECOM expands tunneling expertise with new appointments
AECOM, a leading infrastructure consulting firm, has announced the addition of two international tunnel experts to its Canadian tunneling practice. Roberto deMoraes, director of tunnels,…
CP to create first continent-wide rail infrastructure network
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) have entered into a merger agreement, under which CP has agreed to acquire KCS in…
Public transit investments for West Coast Express
The governments of Canada and British Columbia have announced funding for the refurbishment of seven West Coast Express locomotives. The project includes refurbishing the engines…
Major transportation infrastructure contracts awarded in B.C.
The government of British Columbia has confirmed project awards for the Quartz Creek highway project in Golden and the West Fraser Road in Quesnel. Quart…
Infrastructure investments of $3 billion for capital maintenance in Alberta
The Alberta government is spending $3 billion over three years to extend the life of key provincial infrastructure across Alberta. With nearly $300 million more…
Bridge repair, water upgrades, and new rec infrastructure for Saskatchewan
Investments in Saskatchewan’s infrastructure during this extraordinary time are providing an opportunity to make several communities more sustainable and resilient, with the announcement of more…
Proponents identified for Scarborough Subway and Eglinton Crosstown projects
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have identified Strabag and West End Connectors as the First Negotiations Proponents (FNPs) to design, build, and finance the tunnels…
Investments to electrify public transit buses across Canada
Today, Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Francois-Philippe Champagne announced $2.75 billion in funding over five years,…
Sixth agreement reached in Yukon Resource Gateway project
The Government of Yukon and First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun have reached a project agreement to upgrade the Silver Trail from the Klondike Highway…
Research on climate change impacts to northern transportation infrastructure
Today the Government of Canada announced investment for an important new climate change adaptation research project under the Northern Transportation Adaptation Initiative. Northern infrastructure is…
GO rail milestone achieved with excavation in Kitchener
The Ontario government has completed excavation of the second of two tunnels under Highways 401 and 409, bringing the Kitchener GO corridor one step closer…
Investing in sustainable infrastructure projects for Saskatchewan
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are providing more than $13.6 million in joint funding for 30 new sustainable infrastructure projects in the province of…
Saskatchewan proceeds with second year of intersection safety strategy
The Saskatchewan government has completed $40 million in highway safety improvements throughout the province since 2019. This marks year two of a five-year $100 million…
Three teams qualify to design and build Montreal container terminal
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has announced that following the Request for Qualification (RFQ) process for the design and construction of the Contrecoeur container terminal,…
CIB collaboration for transportation capacity and feasibility study
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is collaborating with Public Services and Procurement Canada, Transport Canada, and Infrastructure Canada to examine the transportation needs of Asia-Pacific…
Third Crossing bridge project marks another milestone
Another milestone has been marked for the historic Third Crossing project in Kingston, Ontario with the delivery of the first of 95 150-foot long concrete…
B.C. charges ahead with electric vehicle infrastructure support
British Columbia municipalities and businesses building their light-duty fleets of electric vehicles (EVs) have access to new rebates and supports for charging infrastructure through CleanBC’s…