The Safer Highway 6 Citizens Action Group recently sent a letter to the province’s transportation minister about their petition to improve the highway between Thompson and Winnipeg.

 

It says the letter includes a resolution that was adopted and supported by northern Manitoba towns, First Nations and Chambers of Commerce.

 

They include Churchill, Flin Flon, The Pas, Grand Rapids, Snow Lake, Tataskweyak Cree Nation, Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, as well the Chambers of Commerce in Flin Flon and Thompson.

 

The group says MPI stats show an average of 40 accidents per month occur on Highway 6 that results in roll-overs, collisions, and fatal head-on accidents.

 

Some recommendations Safer Highway 6 presented to the minister include wider shoulders, passing lanes, a 2+1 lane system, stronger cell service, and rest stops.