Released on June 21, 2000
A contract has been awarded for 12.6 km of surfacing on Highway 56 north ofIndian Head.
Warner Construction Ltd. of Regina was awarded the tender as the lowest of
seven bidders.
"On-road work for this $1.7 million project is expected to begin in late July
with the completion targeted for early September," Highways and Transportation
Minister Maynard Sonntag said. "Completion of this project will require an
estimated 41 jobs."
This project will include the placement of a granular surfacing structure to
strengthen the road. This includes a layer of sand and crushed gravel covered
by a seal coat surface.
"The condition of this thin pavement highway has been poor the last few years
as a result of increasing truck travel," Sonntag said. "This project will
strengthen Highway 56 between Indian Head and Katepwa to provide better service
for truck traffic, locals, tourists and cottage owners travelling to Katepwa."
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:
Les Bell, Director
Engineering Projects
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-0825
(cell) (306) 539-9189