The Government of Canada, the Province of Manitoba and the City of Winnipeg are planning to invest nearly C$105m ($80.1m), towards 150 roadway construction projects that will begin in Winnipeg later this year.

The funding will be used on local roads, back lanes and sidewalk projects, which are being considered for renewal this year.

Canadian Minister of Natural Resources Jim Carr said: "Investing in infrastructure is vital to strengthening the middle class, creating jobs and growing the economy.

"Winnipeggers have said time and time again that fixing the roads is their number one priority."

“Modern and efficient community infrastructure like local and regional roads and bridges contributes to a high-quality of life by helping to connect people, supporting local businesses, and ensuring Canadians can spend less time on the road and more time with their families."

Around, C$60.3m ($45.9m) will be used for thin bituminous overlays, granular roadway improvements, local sidewalk, walkway, bike path renewal, local street and back lane renewals.

The local construction projects are in addition to C$44.8m ($34.1m) of major street and sidewalk works that have been scheduled for this year.

The works will be carried out at several stretches of Pembina Highway, along with rehabilitation works in Ellice Avenue from Erin Street to Arlington Street as well as eastbound Provencher Boulevard from Des Meurons Street to Archibald Street.

Mayor of the City of Winnipeg Brian Bowman said: “Winnipeggers have said time and time again that fixing the roads is their number one priority and I’m thrilled we are able to continue our historic investment of C$105m ($80.1m), to make that happen.

“It’s taken us just three years to exceed the amount of investment committed to road renewal that councils invested in the previous six years.

"Our record is clear and fixing the roads will continue to be our number one priority.”

Upon completion, pedestrians and motorists will experience a smoother ride in residential neighbourhoods.