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PROVINCE INVESTS MORE THAN $21.6 MILLION IN HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT SOUTH CENTRAL ECONOMY

Released on July 17, 2009

South central Saskatchewan will benefit from an estimated $21.6 million worth of highway and bridge improvements in the 2009 construction season as motorists see an unprecedented amount of work taking place in the province.

"By improving the transportation network in south central Saskatchewan, we're supporting the economic development of this region now and into the future," Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter said. "In addition, these projects will provide improved safety for motorists."

Construction taking place in south central Saskatchewan in the 2009 construction season includes:

  • Highway 1 - three bridge replacements will take place at Chaplin on the westbound lanes of Highway 1. This work will begin in July and be completed by fall 2009. The project is valued at $3.5 million, as part of a record $45 million provincial investment in bridges and culverts for 2009-10, doubling last year's investment to address a backlog of projects, ensure public safety, and prevent structural failures.
  • Highway 2 - repair work is underway on the Highway 2 overpass (over Highway 1) in Moose Jaw. This work was necessary due to damage from an over-height truck, valued at $300,000.
  • Highway 13 - a 60 kilometres section of Highway 13 from Assiniboia to Meyronne will be resurfaced with asphalt concrete, beginning in late July. A portion of this work will likely be carried over to the 2010 construction season. This project has an estimated value of $15.1 million.
  • Major maintenance - asphalt seal coat will be applied to 180 km of highways in south central Saskatchewan including Highways 2, 13, 18, 19, 42, 43 and 363. Seal coating is a process where a mix of hot liquid asphalt and gravel is laid on the road surface to provide a uniform surface that is waterproof, prevents skidding in wet/icy conditions and repairs and prevents failures. This work is valued at $2.7 million, and is part of a record $224 million province-wide maintenance and repaving program for 2009-10.

Motorists are reminded to slow to 60 km/h when passing highway workers and equipment. Those caught speeding in the Orange Zone face a base fine of $140. For more information on highway construction view the interactive road conditions map at www.highways.gov.sk.ca.


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For more information, contact:

Doug Wakabayashi
Highways and Infrastructure
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4804
Cell: 306-536-0049

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