Released on August 8, 2012
$3.5 Million on Resurfacing Near Chaplin
Crews are scheduled to begin work on about 10 km of paving on the Trans-Canada highway east of Chaplin this week. The $3.5 million upgrade will lead to a smoother surface for travellers on the eastbound lanes of Highway 1.
"We're working hard to meet the needs of a growing province by investing in highways and infrastructure," Highways and Infrastructure Minister Don McMorris said. "Some jurisdictions are facing growing debt and sluggish economies, while we're living in a province that has a balanced budget, a robust economy, low unemployment and is investing in the future. The repaving near Chaplin is one example of how we're planning for more growth."
New highway construction activity expected to get underway this week includes patching on Highway 2 north of Wakaw, seal coating on Highway 3 near Spiritwood and Shell Lake, paving on Highway 8 near Langenburg, patching on Highway 15 near Kenaston, paving near Esterhazy on Highway 22 and patching on Highway 42 near Lucky Lake.
Motorists are advised to watch for highway crews as work continues to improve Saskatchewan's roads.
The weekly provincial highway construction update is posted to the Highway Hotline Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SaskatchewanHighwayHotline and Tweeted @SKGovHwyHotline. Pictures of various construction projects and other maintenance activities can be found in a photo gallery on the ministry's website at www.highways.gov.sk.ca/constructionseason2012.
Additional travel information about emergency road closures, the status of ferries and barges along with other road activities can also be found on the Highway Hotline at www.highways.gov.sk.ca/road-conditions. It's also available by calling 306-787-7623 in Regina, 306-933-8333 in Saskatoon, the SaskTel cellular network at *ROAD, toll-free across Canada at 1-888-335-7623 and via the Highway Hotline mobile website at http://hotline.gov.sk.ca/sk/map/mobile/.
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For more information, contact:
Steve Shaheen
Highways and Infrastructure
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4867