Go Back

Rural Roads Surfacing 2022

Share Rural Roads Surfacing 2022 on Facebook Share Rural Roads Surfacing 2022 on Twitter Share Rural Roads Surfacing 2022 on Linkedin Email Rural Roads Surfacing 2022 link

Consultation has concluded

We are rehabilitating select rural roads across the city.

The purpose of this project is to conduct rehabilitation on select rural roads to improve the pavement quality and condition and extend and maximize the useful life of rural roads.

Background

Whitehorse has over 70 kilometres of Bitumen Surface Treatment (BST) roadways. Scheduled preventative maintenance helps the City of Whitehorse avoid costly reactive maintenance costs.

Bitumen Surface Treatments are widely used to increase the longevity of the city’s roads. BST is a cost-effective hard surfacing solution for many rural roads in Whitehorse.

In 2022, Council approved the Rural Roads Surfacing 2022 program. The proposed program includes the following:

  • Ripping
  • Shaping
  • Ditching
  • Application of bitumen surface treatment (BST)
  • Rolling
  • Street sweeping

The proposed upgrades will improve the City's transportation network by:

  • Extending the useful life of the City's road infrastructure
  • Improve the pavement condition and quality

What we're asking now:

This phase of engagement focuses on sharing information about the project.

How to get involved:

Our promise to you:

We will keep you informed.

We are rehabilitating select rural roads across the city.

The purpose of this project is to conduct rehabilitation on select rural roads to improve the pavement quality and condition and extend and maximize the useful life of rural roads.

Background

Whitehorse has over 70 kilometres of Bitumen Surface Treatment (BST) roadways. Scheduled preventative maintenance helps the City of Whitehorse avoid costly reactive maintenance costs.

Bitumen Surface Treatments are widely used to increase the longevity of the city’s roads. BST is a cost-effective hard surfacing solution for many rural roads in Whitehorse.

In 2022, Council approved the Rural Roads Surfacing 2022 program. The proposed program includes the following:

  • Ripping
  • Shaping
  • Ditching
  • Application of bitumen surface treatment (BST)
  • Rolling
  • Street sweeping

The proposed upgrades will improve the City's transportation network by:

  • Extending the useful life of the City's road infrastructure
  • Improve the pavement condition and quality

What we're asking now:

This phase of engagement focuses on sharing information about the project.

How to get involved:

Our promise to you:

We will keep you informed.

Consultation has concluded

  • Construction Notice #3 - Completion

    Share Construction Notice #3 - Completion on Facebook Share Construction Notice #3 - Completion on Twitter Share Construction Notice #3 - Completion on Linkedin Email Construction Notice #3 - Completion link

    This project is now complete.

  • Construction Notice #2 - Construction Start on Fish Lake Road and Miles Canyon Road

    Share Construction Notice #2 - Construction Start on Fish Lake Road and Miles Canyon Road on Facebook Share Construction Notice #2 - Construction Start on Fish Lake Road and Miles Canyon Road on Twitter Share Construction Notice #2 - Construction Start on Fish Lake Road and Miles Canyon Road on Linkedin Email Construction Notice #2 - Construction Start on Fish Lake Road and Miles Canyon Road link
    Friday, July 8 update: Skookum Asphalt will begin bitumen surface treatment (BTS) work on Range Road, this Saturday, July 9, and wait until Tuesday, July 12 to work on Fish Lake Road. Miles Canyon Road will be done at the end of next week. Thank you to residents for alerting us to the events this weekend, and to Skookum Asphalt for being adaptable to accommodate community events!

    The City of Whitehorse and Skookum Asphalt are preparing to begin work on the first phase of the 2022 Rural Roads Surfacing program on Saturday, July 9th. Skookum will be applying a bitumen surface treatment to Miles Canyon and Fish Lake roads. Two-way, single lane traffic and access to Miles Canyon and Fish Lake will be maintained. Flag persons will be directing traffic around the construction area.

    Emergency vehicles will be given the right of way and we ask that motorists drive with care, reduce speed and obey traffic controllers and all construction signage.

    The City thanks you for your patience and understanding during this construction period, and apologizes for any inconvenience.

    For more information, please use the "Ask A Question" tool to ask the Project Team a question about the project. Alternatively, you can contact the following people:

    Shelley Cyre, E.I.T.
    Project Manager // Senior Engineering Technologist
    Engineering Services, City of Whitehorse
    +1 (867) 668-8305

    Joseph Vignale
    Operations Manager
    Skookum Asphalt
    +1 (867) 668-6326

  • Construction Notice #1

    Share Construction Notice #1 on Facebook Share Construction Notice #1 on Twitter Share Construction Notice #1 on Linkedin Email Construction Notice #1 link

    The City of Whitehorse and Skookum Asphalt are preparing for the Rural Roads Surfacing 2022 program this summer. Here's what you can expect and how you or your property/business may be impacted during construction:

    What can I expect

    • This is what you may see:
      • Trucks, excavators, graders, sweepers.
      • Workers in hard hats and safety gear.
      • Temporary fencing and signage.
      • Traffic control personnel.
    • This is what you may hear:
      • Sounds typical of construction.
      • Machinery beeping, some increased traffic noises.


    How will I be impacted?

    • You may need more time to walk, cycle, take transit, or drive through the area. We will do our best to minimize traffic disruptions and ensure safety for all road users and construction personnel.
    • You may need to park elsewhere. We often need to park our vehicles as close as possible to the construction site and need space for storing materials and equipment. We will do our best to minimize use of on-street parking and parking disruptions.
    • You may hear loud construction noise during the day.
    • You may notice construction dust. We will do our best to control dust.


    How will my property or my business be impacted?

    • We may need to temporarily close accesses to local properties and businesses during construction. We will work with local properties and businesses to minimize access disruptions.


    When will construction happen?

    • BST road work will commence during the summer months July / August. The hours of work for most projects is from 7 am to 7 pm.
    • We will update you on anticipated construction start and end dates.
    • The main BST application will last less than one day.


    Where will construction happen?

    We will be doing work on the following roads:

    • Fish Lake Road
    • Miles Canyon Road
    • Range Road
    • Wickstrom Road


    Refer to this key plan to see where the work will be taking place.


    Who do I contact for questions or further information?

    Use the "Ask A Question" tool to ask the Project Team a question about the project.

    Shelley Cyre, E.I.T.
    Project Manager // Senior Engineering Technologist
    Engineering Services, City of Whitehorse
    +1 (867) 668-8305

    Joseph Vignale
    Operations Manager
    Skookum Asphalt
    +1 (867) 668-6326