IMPROVEMENTS FOR HIGHWAY ONE NEAR HERBERT

Released on August 6, 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