The City of Whitehorse said construction on Two Mile Hill is nearing completion.

The construction, being done in partnership with the Yukon government, includes intersection upgrades at Hamilton Boulevard, the Alaska Highway and Range Road.

City spokesperson Oshea Jephson said the resurfacing of the road began in 2022 and is now substantially completed, with a few minor items remaining.

Jephson said the project was identified in the 2022-2025 capital budget with a total price tag of approximately $3.6 million, including the overlay of 4th Avenue, Range Road North and Two Mile Hill.

Asked why the median was prioritized over the two paths on either side of the hill, Jephson said the city is making several improvements to its active transportation infrastructure and that the two projects are unrelated.

“The median and especially the concrete curb and gutter had deteriorated beyond repair and required full replacement,” he explained.

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