Released on August 3, 1999
Extensive roadwork is underway on Highway 8 near Moosomin. The $2million project includes grading, surfacing and seal-coating 7.6 km of
Highway 8 south of Moosomin to the town limits.
Crews will be widening the existing road bed. A gravel surface will
be constructed and finished with a seal coat. This protects the new
road from deteriorating in the future.
"Motorists should be aware that heavy equipment will be operating on
this stretch of highway until work is completed in early September,"
Highways and Transportation Minister Judy Bradley said. "Drivers must
remember to slow down in the Orange Zone for the safety of the
motoring public and crews working to repair and maintain our highway
network."
Carmacks Enterprises Ltd will hire 75 people to complete the project.
Bradley says an increase in the department's budget this year of $15
million represents a strong commitment to maintaining Saskatchewan's
highway network.
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For more information, please contact
Les Bell
Director of Engineering Projects
Highways and Transportation
Regina
Phone (306) 787-0825