The provincial government doesn’t like the idea of toll on Prince Albert’s Diefenbaker Bridge.
Minister of Highways and Infrastructure Gregg Ottenbreit informed city staff the government opposes a toll because it could place additional hardship or restrict roadway users since it’s part of a major highway that runs through the city.
The bridge as part of Highway 2 falls under the Urban Highway Connector Program and Ottenbreit suggested a toll could cost the city all or part of its program funding. Prince Albert is due to receive over 200-thousand dollars this fiscal year.
A city report indicated net revenue could range from a half-million to 4.5 million dollars depending on the amount charged and whether city residents would be exempt.
The report said the revenue could be used to pay for construction of a second bridge in Prince Albert.
Council has filed the provincial correspondence as part its Diefenbaker toll file.