Released on July 24, 2000
Sections of five highways in central and northern Saskatchewan will receive amicro-surfacing treatment to improve their overall condition.
Micro-surfacing is the spreading of a very thin layer of liquid asphalt and
crushed gravel (approximately 6 mm ) over the road surface. This treatment
fills in surface defects such as depressions and cracks found in the highway
from wear and tear.
"In total, 48.7 lane km of micro-surfacing will take place at a cost of
$466,000," Highways and Transportation Minister Maynard Sonntag said. "This
project begins this week and is expected to be completed by mid-August."
Potzus Construction Ltd. of Yorkton was awarded the contract as the lowest of
three bidders. This project will occur on Highway 6 north of Dafoe, as well as
Highways 2, 3, 11, and 55 near Prince Albert.
"We're maintaining our current highway system by relying on appropriate
preservation practices such as micro-surfacing technology," Sonntag said.
"This practice helps to alleviate distress on our highways and provides an
improved level of service to the travelling public."
Across the province, there will be 101 major projects on 53 different
highways. Highways and Transportation's 2000 budget is $250 million, the
largest in the department's history.
Motorists are asked to drive safely through the Orange Zone and watch for
construction signs and equipment.
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For more information, contact:
Ray Connoly, Director
Engineering Projects
Saskatoon
Phone: (306) 933-6117
Cell: (306) 230 5272