Wright Station Curves

Project Update: October 5, 2009

Project Scope:

• Re-align 4.2 km of Highway 97, between 100 Mile House and Williams Lake, to a 100 km/h corridor standard and construct to 4-lanes in concert with the Cariboo Connector 4-Laning Strategy
• Access management improvements include turn slots and deceleration lanes at Wright Station and Butler Roads, as well as consolidation of other minor roads and access
• These improvements will address safety issues and provide increased highway capacity and mobility

Benefits:

• Improved safety and mobility for the travelling public on this high-accident section of Highway 97
• Consolidating accesses off the highway will reduce accidents

Cost and Funding:

• Total project cost is approximately $13.8 million
• The provincial government is investing $9.1 million
• The federal government is investing $4.7 million under the Mountain Pine Beetle Program under APGCI

Wright Station Curves Location Map