Released on October 24, 2000
A 7 km surfacing project on Highway 22 west of Lipton is now underway."On-road work for this $588,000 project began in mid-October with the
completion targeted for mid-June 2001," Highways and Transportation Minister
Maynard Sonntag said. "Completion of this job will require an estimated 32
jobs."
Warner Construction Ltd. of Regina was awarded this project as the lowest of
five bidders. The project includes a layer of surfacing to strengthen the road
plus a double seal coat to help preserve its condition. The final seal will be
added next May.
"The condition of this highway has been deteriorating due to increasing traffic
volumes and weights seen on this road," Sonntag said. "This additional 7 km
will complement the 5.3 km surfacing improvements that took place this year on
Highway 22 west of Lipton."
Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation received its largest budget in history
this year, totalling $262 million. This includes $12 million announced earlier
this month for repair work on thinly surfaced rural highways and to prepare the
department for substantial improvement projects next year.
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For more information, contact:
Les Bell, Director
Engineering Projects
Highways and Transportation
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-0825
Cell: 539-9189