Released on May 2, 2000
Highway 15 west of Kenaston will receive 19.6 km of resurfacing this summer toprovide a smooth ride for travellers.
"Work will begin on this $1.6 million project the week of May 8th and should be
completed by early July," Highways and Transportation Minister Maynard Sonntag
said. "Completion of this project will require an estimated 45 full-time
workers."
Warner Construction Company Ltd. of Regina was awarded this project as the
lowest of eight bidders. The work begins 3 km west of Kenaston and continues
past the Highway 19 junction.
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.
"We are working to maintain a safe and reliable highway network," Sonntag
said. "As our budget increases, so does our ability to preserve and maintain
provincial highways."
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
Highways and Transportation
Saskatoon
Phone: (306) 933-5225
(Cell) (306) 227-8013