Government of Yukon

Highways and Public Works


2012



2011

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.


2010

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.


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