Released on February 9, 1999
Highways and Transportation Minister Judy Bradley today announced a
26.6 km paving project between Moosomin and Whitewood on Trans Canada
Highway 1.
"This paving project will use an estimated 30 jobs in its completion
and is valued at $2.8 million," Bradley said.
The 26.6 km paving project will take place on Trans Canada Highway 1
through the town of Moosomin from 1.8 km east of the Junction of
Highways 1 and 8 to 200 metres east and from 302 metres east of the
Red Jacket Access to 2 km east of the Burrow Access. The $2.8 million
project cost includes department-supplied materials and services.
Ramco Paving Ltd. of Regina was awarded the contract as the lowest of
nine bidders. Crushing and hauling of gravel in preparation for the
project started in early February. The paving project will start on
the road in mid June and is planned for completion by early September
1999.
"This project is part of the $44.7 million winter tender schedule
announced last November," Bradley said. "By tendering and awarding
the project now, we can ensure completion this construction season.
Paving projects like this on our Trans Canada Highway will improve the
riding comfort of travellers."
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For more information, please contact:
Les Bell, Director of Engineering Projects
Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-0825