Released on June 19, 1998
Highways and Transportation Minister Judy Bradley today announced$1.2 million will be invested in a 14.6 km paving project on Highway
No. 20 from Nokomis to Lockwood.
"We are working hard with this year's $219 million department budget
to improve the highways in this area and right across our province,"
Bradley said.
G.W. Construction Ltd. was awarded the contract as the lowest of 11
bidders. An estimated 35 jobs will be used in completion of the
project. Work is scheduled to start the week of June 22, 1998 and is
planned for completion by mid September 1998.
"In this busy construction season, we urge people to be patient and
use extra caution in the many construction and maintenance zones on
our highways," Bradley said. "Please remember the speed limit is
60 km in those zones."
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For more information, please contact:
Rock Gorlick
Engineering Project Director
Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation
Saskatoon
Phone: (306) 933-5225 Cell Phone: 227-8013