The Government of Canada is investing $16 million into highway upgrades in Kootenay National Park near Radium Hot Springs.
The project will focus on the gateway to Radium, Sinclair Canyon.
“As part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Government of Canada is committed to preserving the integrity and beauty of the Rocky Mountains, including Kootenay National Park, while maintaining the critical infrastructure that allows visitors and communities to safely access and enjoy these places,” said environment Minister Julie Dabrusin.
“Through this essential work, Parks Canada is improving the safety and reliability of roads, bridges, and visitor infrastructure in a challenging mountain environment, while protecting wildlife and sensitive ecosystems and supporting local tourism and economic activity.”
Work includes the rehabilitation of the Sinclair Canyon Bridge and a retaining wall near the park’s southwest boundary, as well as repairs to the Sinclair Creek Rock Tunnel near the Radium Hot Springs pools.
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