The Manitoba government is rolling out new technology to keep drivers safe and informed, with 20 permanent digital message boards and 19 highway cameras being installed across the province. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced the upgrades today, saying they will give Manitobans real-time updates while travelling. "These upgrades are about more than technology, they're about safety," Naylor said in a news release. "We're giving Manitobans the real-time information they need to make smart travel decisions, especially when weather and road conditions change quickly." The new message boards will be placed along major routes, including Provincial Trunk Highway 1, 1E, 6, 75, 100 and 101, near Emerson, Portage la Prairie, Thompson, Winnipeg and other key locations. The signs will display live updates on traffic delays, road closures, detours and weather-related advisories. Each board is remotely controlled and updated instantly. Installation began in July and the system is expected to be fully operational later this fall. The province is also installing 19 new highway cameras along high-traffic corridors. The cameras will capture road conditions every 15 minutes, with images uploaded to the Manitoba511 website and mobile app. "These tools are especially important in a province like ours, where weather can shift in minutes," Naylor said. "Whether you're commuting to work, heading to the lake or driving across the province, Manitoba511 is your go-to source for safe travel planning." The upgrades are part of Manitoba’s broader push to modernize transportation infrastructure with a focus on safety and accessibility, according to the government.