Steve Ashton says the province has had a record year when it comes to infrastructure investments.

The MLA for Thompson and Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation says the 2014 and 2015 construction seasons saw more than $1 billion invested in highway construction work.

He says many of these investments are being made in the North:

"Well we’re continuing to upgrade Highway 6, I think people saw a lot of the work this year. There’s going to be more work on Highway 6- it’s important to recognize that it’s an important link in the North and it’s also part of the national highway system and we’re going to continue to invest in it. Another mayor area is Highway 280, we’re working with communities around 280, did some major work this year".

Ashton says the province is also looking at making upgrades to Road 391 in addition to surfacing the access road to Nelson House.