Released on July 16, 2013
Warman residents and travellers on Highway 11 north of Saskatoon can expect safer and smoother travel as construction will begin soon on improvements for the intersection at Warman and Highway 11.
“This is another improvement to help accommodate the growth this busy area has seen in recent years,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Don McMorris said. “These acceleration and turning lanes will aid the flow of traffic while also promoting safety at this important intersection.”
Work includes the addition of acceleration lanes north and south exiting Warman, a turning lane towards the Clarkboro Ferry and an extended lane for traffic turning left into Warman from the northbound lanes. The total cost for the improvements is $2.5 million.
“The City of Warman is very pleased that construction will be commencing on Highway 11 in the coming days,” Warman Mayor Sheryl Spence said. “Safety is a priority and we thank the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure for recognizing these concerns and taking measures to implement these short-term solutions. In the longer term we look forward to working with the government on the construction of an interchange into Warman.”
Motorists should expect delays as a result of traffic being reduced to one lane.
All motorists are reminded they must slow to 60 km/h in highway work zones. New simplified signage will instruct drivers when to slow to 60 km/h. Drivers now face three times the previous fines for speeding and heavier enforcement in work zones.
The Government has invested a record $3.7 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2008.
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For more information, contact:
Joel Cherry
Highways and Infrastructure
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4805