Overwhelming support for the proposed North-South Interconnector

Courtesy of the City of Quesnel:

Almost 600 residents signed postcards in support of the North-South Interconnector and the proposed Racing Road improvements. All of the postcards and 13 letters of support from the Quesnel business community have been delivered to the Honourable Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. The City also provided a letter of support stating its hopes for a commitment of funds to proceed with the next stage of this necessary project.

For the past 50 years, the City has recognized the need to remove commercial truck traffic away from GR Baker Memorial Hospital. The North-South Interconnector is a solution that is technically feasible, would remove 100% of the commercial truck traffic from downtown Quesnel (other than local deliveries), would see the replacement of both the Quesnel River Bridge and the Railway Bridge, and would see the City gain full control over Carson Avenue, Front Street, and Legion Drive. This project has the support of downtown businesses and City Council.

Over 850 residents attended an open house held by the City and Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. Residents were invited to ask questions and provide input for the Quesnel Transportation Plan. Residents were also able to provide input online.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will present their final report from the community consultations at the City Council meeting on March 27 at 7 pm.