The Department of Highways and Public Works is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient public highways, airstrips, buildings and information systems.
Services and information
Latest news
Traffic Safety Act tabled in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
October 3, 2024
The Traffic Safety Act, a proposed replacement for the Motor Vehicles Act, is a modern, forward-thinking approach to traffic safety to help make our highways safer for Yukoners.
Work on Kêts’ádań Kų̀ in Burwash Landing moves forward as construction contract is awarded
September 19, 2024
The Government of Yukon is proud to be meeting the longstanding request of Kluane First Nation to move the current Kluane Lake School from Destruction Bay to Burwash Landing.
Statement from the Minister of Highways and Public Works Nils Clarke on the parking lot upgrades at Selkirk Elementary School
September 17, 2024
Minister Clarke announces upgrades to the Selkirk Elementary School parking lot, which will lead to improved traffic flow and safety.
Minister responsible
Nils Clarke
Legislative Assembly profile
Email:
[email protected]
Phone number:
867-333-1007
Fax number :
867-393-7135
The Corporate Services division helps other branches in the department by communicating government priorities and providing central expertise in planning, communications, finance, supply services and human resources. It also helps all government departments by providing contract services.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-3732
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
3732
Fax number:
867-393-6218
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The Procurement Support Centre advertises and distributes Government of Yukon public tenders. Information on all publicly advertised tenders is available through this office.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-5385
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5385
Fax number:
867-393-6245
The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) division provides valued, functional and cost-effective information management, information technology and telecommunications support for the delivery of services to the public and for internal government administration.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-5196
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5196
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The Property Management Division (PMD) plans, constructs, operates and maintains the government's facilities. Our services include: facilities planning, design, construction and leasing services to help clients acquire appropriate and affordable buildings. We operate and maintain over 480 government-owned buildings worth over $1 billion dollars. We provides oversight to around 52 leased buildings. PMD also provides building and grounds maintenance, cleaning and security services. Our goal is to ensure the ongoing safety and comfort of government buildings.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-8721
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
8721
The Transportation division consists of aviation, transportation engineering, transportation maintenance and transport services.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-5196
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5196
Fax number:
867-393-6218
Staff directory
This branch plans, develops and manages aviation systems and programs, regulates air transportation systems, and maintains air transportation infrastructure and related equipment.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-8440
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
8440
Fax number:
867-667-8446
Our branch is responsible for: transportation planning; developing the capital budget, related to planning; monitoring the condition of transportation infrastructure for planning and management purposes; maintaining information on land and granular resources associated with highway infrastructure for planning, operational and management purposes; road infrastructure safety analysis; design, tendering and construction supervision related to the government’s highway construction program; providing technical support to Transportation Maintenance and Aviation branches.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-8820
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
8820
The Transportation Maintenance branch supports Yukon’s multi-modal transportation system. We do this by maintaining roads to a level that ensures safe and efficient use. We manage rights-of-way and other lands and assets required for transportation purposes. We also maintain 4,821 kilometres of Yukon roads. 350 kms of roads are paved, 1,976 kms are covered with Bituminous Surface Treatment (BST) and 2,487 kms are gravel.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-5644
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5644
The Transportation Planning Branch applies a systematic approach to the planning and management of our assets. We streamline and improve systems to allow the Transportation Division to deliver programs more efficiently and effectively. We pride ourselves on our innovative and solution-focused culture and approach.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-333-9740
Transport Services branch: promotes the safe and efficient movement of people and goods over Yukon highways; develops and administers the Yukon transportation legislative and regulatory regime; delivers services and programs related to driver licensing and vehicle registration; develops transportation policies and programs in support of Yukon's health and economic development; and protects Yukon highway infrastructure.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-5832
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5832
Fax number:
867-667-5799
Motor Vehicles supports the safety of the driving public by administering the Yukon Motor Vehicles Act and Regulations. We deliver services and programs related to driver licensing and vehicle registration.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-5315
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5315
Fax number:
867-393-6220
View the Highways and Public Works organizational structure.
If you have questions, contact the ATIPP office:
Phone:
867-393-7048