Highway 8 Reconstruction
Sector: Hotel • Location: Northwest Territories, Canada
Source: Infrastructure Canada
The Highway 8 Reconstruction project will rehabilitate and improve sections of the Northwest Territories Highway 8, also known as the Dempster Highway. Most of the project will take place between kilometre 222 and 242. The project includes embankment and subbase reconstruction, drainage improvement, gravel surfacing and production of associated quarry materials. The main purpose of the project is
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Hotel, Road
- Location
- Northwest Territories, Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Infrastructure Canada
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Original status | in progress |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Highway 8 Reconstruction project will rehabilitate and improve sections of the Northwest Territories Highway 8, also known as the Dempster Highway. Most of the project will take place between kilometre 222 and 242. The project includes embankment and subbase reconstruction, drainage improvement, gravel surfacing and production of associated quarry materials. The main purpose of the project is to rehabilitate/improve upon the existing gravel road; by doing so, it will provide efficient and safe driving conditions for the residents of Fort McPherson, Tsiigehtchic, Inuvik, and Tuktoyaktuk, as well as for resource development and tourism. |
Original sector | Roads, Bridges and Trade Infrastructure |
Location
Country | Canada |
State | Northwest Territories |
Source
Source | Infrastructure Canada |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hotel, Road |
Article published date | 2026-03-08 |
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