Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister responsible for the Department of Transportation, the Honourable Mr. Steen.

Mr. Speaker, on Friday a constituent of mine was almost killed on Highway No. 3 while driving home. That is the road between Rae and Yellowknife. A van collided with his truck. The van was going northbound The accident occurred because the visibility was very poor, since the road was not ploughed after the snowfall on Thursday.

On March 10th, I sent a letter to the Minister sharing my constituents' concern about the lack of maintenance on Highway No. 3. As I pointed out in the letter, there were already two accidents on the road in February. Now there has been a third. I also know of a few other single vehicle accidents. My constituents are concerned about the safety of the road.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the Minister why is the department not maintaining this road? Thank you.