Released on June 17, 2013
Moose Jaw area motorists are reminded to slow to 60 km/hr through work zones as major improvements will be underway in the area.
“We’ve simplified signage for drivers, requiring them to slow to 60 km/hr as soon as they see the black and white speed signs,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Don McMorris said. “Please keep your own safety and the safety of workers and flag people in mind as you encounter these work zones.”
“The Moose Jaw region is growing in terms of population, industry and tourism,” Thunder Creek MLA Lyle Stewart said. “The improvements planned for this area will provide safer, more efficient access for all motorists and will better accommodate busy highway traffic.”
Major projects set to take place in the Moose Jaw area include:
Highway 1 – repaving will take place in all four east and westbound lanes from the north junction with Highway 2 at Moose Jaw to the south of the junction of Highway 39, for a length of 10.4 km, as well as repaving of exit/entrance ramps. This project has not yet been tendered but is scheduled to take place in the 2013 construction season.
Highway 1 – repaving will take place on the westbound lanes starting 6.5 km east of the Parkbeg Access and continuing west for a total of 23.8 km. As part of this project, five bridges will also be repaved. This project has been tendered but has not yet been awarded. Work is scheduled to take place in the 2013 construction season.
Highway 2 overpass – A new beam will be installed in the Highway 2 over Highway 1 overpass bridge. The beam had been damaged by repeated hits to the structure from over-height loads. In addition, an overhead sensor and camera will be installed to detect over-height loads and trigger flashing lights and a message board. This work is scheduled to take place in the 2013 construction season.
Highway 2 – repaving will take place from Sun Valley to Chamberlain, a total of 20.2 km. This work is scheduled to start the week of June 17 and should be complete by early August, dependant on weather and contractor progress. The project is valued at $6.6 million.
Highway 42 – repaving will take place from Tuxford to Marquis, a total of 11.2 km. This work is scheduled to start on June 25, and should be complete by early August, dependant on weather and contractor progress. The project is valued at $5.5 million.
Additional bridge work taking place in the Moose Jaw area will include deck repairs on the Highway 1 eastbound bridge over the Manitoba Expressway, as well as repairs to a concrete bridge on Highway 1 near Secretan, and routine maintenance work on Highway 1 east of Moose Jaw, and Highway 2 from Moose Jaw to Tuxford.
All motorists are reminded they must slow to 60 km/hr in highway work zones. New black and white signs will tell drivers exactly when to slow to 60 km/hr. Drivers now face three times the normal fines for speeding and heavier enforcement in work zones. For your safety and the safety of workers, please obey the law in work zones.
The Government of Saskatchewan has invested a record $3.7 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2008.
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For more information, contact:
Kirsten Leatherdale
Highways and Infrastructure
Regina
Phone: 306-787-8484
Email: kirsten.leatherdale@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-536-9692