Released on June 18, 2013
A 26 kilometre stretch of Highway 11 now has a smoother, safer surface following the completion of $2.8 million of work from Lumsden to Bethune.
“Highway 11 is a key trade corridor in our province, connects Regina to Saskatoon to Prince Albert, and carries upward of 14,000 vehicles per day including commuters, tourists, shippers and other travellers,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Don McMorris said. “It’s important that we ensure this highway is kept in good condition.”
“The residents of communities along this stretch now have a better surface to drive on as they commute to work and home, transport kids to school or activities, or travel this road on their summer vacation,” Thunder Creek MLA Lyle Stewart said.
Work began on Highway 11 the week of May 20 and included repaving 26 km of the northbound lanes between Lumsden and Bethune, as well as widening about 25 km of the southbound lanes at that same location by adding 2.0 metres to the shoulder.
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