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
Contract awarded to replace Nisutlin Bay Bridge
May 5, 2022
Construction of the new Nisutlin Bay Bridge is anticipated to begin this summer.
Old Crow winter road is complete
March 7, 2022
The Old Crow Winter road is open for restricted traffic.
Watson Lake residents will soon have improved street lighting and pedestrian crossings
February 23, 2022
The Government of Yukon will be improving road infrastructure in and around Watson Lake.
Minister responsible
Hon. Nils Clarke
Legislative Assembly profile
Email:
nils.clarke@yukon.ca
Phone number:
867-393-7472
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:
hpw-info@yukon.ca
Phone number:
867-667-3732 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 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:
contracts@yukon.ca
Phone number:
867-667-5385 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 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:
hpw-info@yukon.ca
Phone number:
867-667-5196 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 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:
hpw-info@yukon.ca
Phone number:
867-667-8721 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 8721
The Transportation division consists of aviation, transportation engineering, transportation maintenance and transport services.
Email:
hpw-info@yukon.ca
Phone number:
867-667-5196 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5196
Fax number:
867-393-6218
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This branch plans, develops and manages aviation systems and programs, regulates air transportation systems, and maintains air transportation infrastructure and related equipment.
Email:
YXY@yukon.ca
Phone number:
867-667-8440 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 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:
hpw-info@yukon.ca
Phone number:
867-667-8820 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 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:
highways@yukon.ca
Phone number:
867-667-5644 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 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:
hpw-info@yukon.ca
Phone number:
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:
road.safety@yukon.ca
Phone number:
867-667-5832 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 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:
motor.vehicles@yukon.ca
Phone number:
867-667-5315 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5315
Fax number:
867-393-6220
View the Highways and Public Works organizational structure.
If you have questions, contact the ATIPP office:
Phone number:
867-393-7048