IMPROVEMENTS FOR HIGHWAY ONE NEAR HERBERT

Released on August 5, 1999

Highway 1 near Herbert will soon provide a smoother ride for motorists

travelling west bound on the Trans Canada. A $1.4 million paving project is

scheduled to begin on 9.5 km east and west of Herbert in mid-August.



"These key links are crucial to the social well-being and the economic

viability of residents and communities across the province," Highways and

Transportation Minister Judy Bradley said.



The project, awarded to ASL Paving Ltd. of Saskatoon, will start 2.2 km east of

Herbert and run 7.2 km west of town. Twenty five people will be hired to for

the work that should be finished by the end of September.



Bradley adds the addition of $15 million to this year's budget demonstrates the

province's commitment to maintaining our road and 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