Motorists travelling from cottage country will be slowed by highway construction the rest of the summer.

Manitoba Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler says a 27 kilometre long stretch of the Trans Canada Highway is under construction from the Brokenhead River to Highway 11. He notes the work involves reconstruction as well as the paving of shoulders. According to Schuler, that work started in May and the hope is to have it complete by October 15th of this year.

Meanwhile, motorists who frequently use Highway 59 in the southeast, can expect delays for some time yet. Schuler says crews are bringing that highway to RTAC standard. Schuler explains over the next two years they will be targeting a stretch of 61 kilometres that spans from the US border all the way to Highway 52. He notes the stretch from the border to Provincial Road 403, north of St. Malo, should be finished in October. The stretch from PR 403 to Highway 52 could take a little longer to put the finishing touches on and Schuler says they will work as long as they can this fall.

Another project along a major highway in the southeast involves Highway 75. Schuler says there is a 3.1 kilometre stretch in the southbound lanes south of Morris that involves concrete reconstruction and realignment. That work started in May and should be wrapped in October.

In addition to these projects, Schuler says there is also work happening along Highway 23 and Provincial Roads 206, 213 and 246. There is also regular maintenance and repairs being done throughout the province. He notes this year they are spending $630 million on road and highway improvements.

"So there is a lot of construction work out there which is fantastic for Manitobans," says Schuler. "Good paying jobs and hopefully a lot of students get to earn good money and get back to school. It's just all way around a really good thing."

For a complete list of projects, check out the interactive map, through the Manitoba Infrastructure website.