As drivers approach the junction at the Northern Perimeter and on Highway 59, there are signs warning of erratic travel ahead. There are also orange diamond indicators that alert drivers to where they can expect a small bang or dip at each of the deck entrances and exits. Some locals have voiced concerns on social media, including North Kildonon City Councilor Jeff Brouatti. “It just makes you wonder if it was built right,” Browaty said. He wants to know why the exchange, which opened in 2018 and cost the province $ 250 million, may already need repair. “This is an important piece of infrastructure that has just been completed,” Browaty said. “The concern is that in different parts of the bridge there are huge grooves, there are huge bumps, some people have compared it to an amusement park train.” In a statement to CTV News, the province said the work being done is guaranteed, at no cost to taxpayers, and that the structure is secure. “The work includes concrete repairs, sewer repairs and corrosion control. In addition, the foundation material in the approaches has been deposited (compressed) and repaired under warranty. “ Browaty questions if this could have been avoided. “These are lessons learned,” he said. “Could something different have happened?” In 2018, the province estimated that 70,000 vehicles a day pass through the intersection.
