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If I’m not mistaken CTV news reported there’s going to be construction beginning next summer. Anyone else?

Last I heard the province wasn’t sure what they were going to do and were holding meetings to seek input from the community. There was one in Carberry earlier this week. A roundabout was on the table though. I’m curious though if there’s any roundabouts on the TransCanada Highway currently in other provinces . In my opinion a roundabout doesn’t seem like the best decision for a major federal highway with a speed limit of 110, but what do I know. An overpass would be the smartest idea, but that’s not even being considered. Manitoba is very much behind in the times still I guess.  
 
Edited by The_Young_Man, 2024-07-18 00:47:49

In the interim a speed reduction would be a good start. Saskatchewan has it on number 1 throughout the province.

There was talk as well of a roundabout at 1 & 16, which does have a posted speed limit of 80, but there are a few that think it's optional as well as stopping for a red light. I'm guessing a rounder would be somewhat cheaper to build than an overpass?

Reducing speed limit would be the best option, except the speed limit is already reduced from 110 to 100 and people do not slow down for that. I always do and others drive right on past me.  
 
The best solution is drivers need to be more aware of what they are doing when behind the wheel.

That stretch of highway is always patrolled by the RCMP, especially the area where the speed limit goes from 110 to 100. You’d think they would intensify radar activity in the area since the catastrophic event.