Released on May 31, 2000
Portions of three highways near Choiceland will soon be repaved. Highway 6will receive 8.1 km of resurfacing; Highway 55 will receive 3.3 km; and Highway
123 will receive 5 km, for a total of 16.4 km.
"This $1.3 million project is expected to begin in early June and should be
completed by mid-August," Highways and Transportation Minister Maynard Sonntag
said. "The completion of this job will require an estimated 30 full-time
workers."
Venture Construction Inc. of Saskatoon was awarded this contract as the lowest
of six bidders. The work will take place on Highway 6 from the junction of
Highways 55 and 6 south; Highway 55 east and west of the junction of Highways
55 and 6; and Highway 123 north of the junction of Highways 123 and 55. These
highways are a major tourism route leading into northern Saskatchewan.
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.
"By resurfacing this highway, we are demonstrating our commitment to support
growth in tourism occurring in this area of the province," 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
Saskatoon
Phone: (306) 933-5225
(cell) (306) 227-8013