The federal government announced August 13 it will help fund construction of a bridge to replace the DehkSA国际影视传媒櫭� Frank Channel Bridge.

The Government of Canada pledged $37.5 million in the project, which, along with the GNWTSA国际影视传媒檚 promise of $12.5 million, puts $50 million on the table for building costs.

SA国际影视传媒淭he construction of this new bridge demonstrates the Government of CanadaSA国际影视传媒檚 commitment to supporting transportation infrastructure in the North,SA国际影视传媒� said Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for NWT in the release. SA国际影视传媒淭his project will ensure the safe and reliable transportation of goods and provide community members with more flexible access to important resources.SA国际影视传媒�

The new bridge will be able to support heavier loads and larger (wider and taller) commodities, making the region more accessible.

The investment is being made under the National Trade Corridors Fund, projects under the fund in the Arctic and North support northern transportation infrastructure such as ports, airports, and bridges.