The Yukon government provides financial and material support to industry to develop resource access roads in Yukon. The primary focus of this program is to assist resource-based companies in upgrading 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
- Highways and Public Works provides assistance through planning, contracting and road upgrading work.
- Energy Mines and Resources liaises with industry and government in seeing projects through to their completion.
- Economic Development provides guidance undertaking economic impact assessments to ensure that projects provide a net economic benefit to Yukon.
