Released on June 6, 2000
Paving is set to begin on a new eight kilometre twinned section of Highway 16east of Saskatoon as well as paving along associated roadways. In total,
contract crews will undertake 14.4 km of paving work.
"It is anticipated that work on this $6.5 million surfacing project will begin
this week and should be completed by the fall of this year," Highways and
Transportation Minister Maynard Sonntag said. "Completion of this job will
require an estimated 94 full-time workers."
Anderson Rental and Paving Ltd. of Saskatoon was awarded this project as the
lowest of eight bidders. Paving will begin on the new lanes of Highway 16 east
of the cloverleaf at the Highway 11 intersection to approximately one kilometre
west of Floral.
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.
"Safety concerns resulting from high traffic volumes on Highway 16 east of
Saskatoon will be addressed with this significant twinning project," Sonntag
said. "This project will improve traffic flow and safety in the Saskatoon
area.
"By improving safety conditions on Highway 16 east of Saskatoon, we are working
toward fulfilling our commitment to maintain a safe and reliable transportation
system."
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:
Rock Gorlick, Director
Engineering Projects
Saskatoon
Phone: (306) 933-5225
(cell) (306) 227-8013