An agreement between the Manitoba East Side Road Authority and Oxford House will help keep winter roads open longer.

The agreement will allow for the construction of approach roadways, bridge foundations, and two modular bridges at Hayes River and Laidlaw River.  

Oxford House Chief Irvin Sinclair, says the projects will create good jobs within the community, and the training and mentoring that come with it will prepare workers for long-term work in the future.

Since 2009, the Manitoba East Side Road Authority has been responsible for maintaining the improving the winter road network along the east side of Lake Winnipeg.