Project History

The Route Planning and Preliminary Design Study for Highway 17 Four-Laning between the Manitoba / Ontario Border and Kenora was initiated in 2009.  As part of the 2009 study, existing conditions were documented, alternatives were developed and evaluated, and a preferred alternative was selected for Sections 1 and 2.  Consultation was undertaken including:

Transportation Environmental Study Reports (TESRs) were filed for Sections 1 and 2.  During the 30-day period, concerns were received and a decision was made by the Ministry of Transportation to put the Study on hold until a resolution was reached.

In 2018, the Ministry of Transportation recommenced the study and continues to work with stakeholders allowing the project to move forward. As part of the study re-commencement, the Ministry of Transportation withdrew the previously issued Notice of Completion for each of Sections 1 and 2.

In 2021, a Notice of Completion of TESR was re-filed for Section 1 to document the Recommended Plan,
alternatives development and evaluation/selection and the design implementation details (including the
environmental effects and proposed mitigation measures).

In 2022, the Section 1 Detail Design was completed. Section 1 is now currently under construction and anticipated to be complete in 2024.

In 2023, Section 2 will be re-evaluated.

To date, consultation and engagement has included: