Highways and Public Works

Resource Access Road Program (RARP)

Contact us for more infomation.
roadprograms@gov.yk.ca
(867) 667-3168, or 1-800-661-0408 ext. 5644

Projects for 2009-10
Funding of $500,000 through RARP and a one time contribution of $500,000 from the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund will cover the cost for the projects below.

 Dawson Gold Field Road  $220,000  July-Sep.
 Freegold Road  $200,000  July-Sep.
 South McQuesten Bridge  $150,000  July-Sep.
 Duncan Creek Road  $135,000  Aug.-Oct.
 South McQuesten Road  $100,000  Aug.-Oct.
 Nahanni Range Road  $100,000  Aug.-Oct.
 Casino Trail  $65,000  July-Sep.
 Davidson Creek Bridge  $30,000  June-July

The Yukon government provides financial and material support to industry to develop resource access roads in Yukon. Primary focus of this program is to assist resource-based companies upgrade existing roads. Under certain conditions, assistance may be available for development of new roads, airstrips and docks.
 
The program guidelines explain the application approval process.

Road Upgrade Work
  • clearing and grubbing
  • ditching (includes erosion protection)
  • widening and straightening of roads
  • adding granular material
  • excavating soft spots
  • upgrading road surfaces
  • limited short-term maintenance addressing snow removal and glacier control
  

    Culvert & Bridge Work
  • culvert and multiplate installations
  • replacing, repairing or extending existing culverts or fluming
  • repairing, modifying or installing new bridges
  • excavation to improve drainage
  • repair or installation of erosion protection

Assistance Available
HPW provides assistance through planning, contracting and road upgrading work.
EMR liaises with industry and government in seeing projects through to their completion.
EcDev provides guidance undertaking economic impact assessments to ensure that projects provide a net economic benefit to Yukon.