Highways and Public Works

Bridges Café now open in the Main Administration Building
April 17, 2013 - Challenge-Disability Resource Group opened its doors to is newest endeavour

Modernized procurement process benefits business and government
April 12, 2013 - Doing business with the government now easier and better for everyone.

F.H. Collins proceeds with new design concept
March 11, 2013 - Government will pursue a new, campus-style design concept for the replacement of F.H. Collins Secondary School.

Yukon’s Highways and Public Works commits to bi-annual meeting with Alaska
February 4, 2013 - Yukon government will continue to work with Alaska on shared interests.

Yukon/Canada partnership allows winter access to Kluane National Park and Reserve and Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site
December 21, 2012 - Cooperative arrangement allows for winter recreation and tourism opportunities.

Temporary gymnasium planned for F.H. Collins during school construction
December 19, 2012 - F.H. Collins students will have a temporary gymnasium on-site beginning in fall 2013 if a successful bid on the project is awarded next month.

Car seat safety draw winners get education funding boost
December 7, 2012 - Four children receive education grants for car safety.

Yukon portion of the Alaska Highway dedicated to all war veterans
November 9, 2012 - Yukon government dedicates the Alaska Highway to all war veterans.

Yukon communities greet Alaska Highway convoy
August 10, 2012 - Convoy travels through Yukon communities to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Alaska Highway.

F.H. Collins Secondary School phase two work to begin in August
July 31, 2012 - Work is about to begin on Phase 2 site work on the F.H. Collins Secondary School replacement project

Progress continues on F.H. Collins Secondary School replacement project
June 21, 2012 - Progress is continuing on the replacement of F.H.Collins Secondary School.

New regulation now in effect for management and use of government facilities
April 27, 2012 - New regulation balances public safety with right to peacefully assemble.

New regulation to provide tools for management and use of government facilities
April 12, 2012 - The Government of Yukon is releasing a draft regulation today that will govern the maintenance, management, proper use and protection of government facilities.

Revised completion date for F.H. Collins Secondary School
December 5, 2011 - Amended construction schedule of school will ensure quality learning environment for future generations.

Car seat safety program winners announced
December 2, 2011 - Four winners of the Child Car Seat Safety Program announced.

Preliminary site preparation announced for new F.H. Collins Secondary School
August 31, 2011 - Preliminary site preparation for the new F.H.Collins Secondary School construction project has begun.

A welcoming environment for travellers at the Whitehorse Airport
June 9, 2011 - Ted Harrison's artwork Departure of Persephone grounds the new look at the Whitehorse airport with character and colour.

Yukon Transportation Hall of Fame recognizes new inductees
June 8, 2011 - Awards presented to inductees and their families for significant contributions to Yukon's transportation industry.

Drivers urged to use caution this holiday season
December 3, 2010 - Highways and Public Works, Yukon Liquor Corporation, MADD Whitehorse and Whitehorse RCMP embark on Christmas impaired driving campaign.

Winners of Car Seat Safety Program draw announced
December 3, 2010 - Winners of the Registered Education Savings Plan from the 2010 car seat safety draw announced.

Discovery of human remains leads to united response
November 10, 2010 - Joint community effort in Dawson City helped with the recovery of human remains and three wooden coffins found during construction work.

Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act on distracted driving
September 21, 2010 - Proposed changes include banning the use of hand held cell phones and other electronic devices while driving.

Melting permafrost is a threat to northern Yukon highways
August 4, 2010 - The Yukon Government will provide additional funding to repair a degraded section of the Alaska Highway and for a long-term permafrost testing project.

Distracted driving consultation now underway
July 16, 2010 - HPW starts consultation on distracted driving across the territory.

New green procurement practices support Climate Change Action Plan
June 29, 2010 - New policy helps government become more green.

Yukon Transportation Hall of Fame recognizes new inductees
June 2, 2010 - Acknowledging contributions to Yukon's transportation industry.

Yukon-wide road upgrades in 2010-11 budget
March 23, 2010 - Yukon highway improvements will mean local employment this summer.

Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act Amended
December 18, 2009

Government Rewards Safe Driving Practices During National Safe Driving Week
December 4, 2009

Program Paves the Way for First Nation Workers
November 9, 2009

Amendments to the ATIPP Act Tabled
November 2, 2009

Motor Vehicles Act Amendments Tabled
October 30, 2009

M'Clintock River Bridge Reconstruction Completed
October 5, 2009

Proven European Technology to be Used on Front Street in Dawson City
September 3, 2009

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Dawson Wastewater Treatment Plant
July 7, 2009