Released on August 8, 2001
Surfacing improvements will soon begin on a 11.1 km section of Highway 1near Chaplin.
"Work on this nearly $1.1 million surfacing project will begin on August
9th and should be completed by the end of August," Highways and
Transportation Minister Pat Atkinson said. "The project should create
around 24 full-time jobs."
The surfacing project will take place on two sections in the westbound
lanes of Highway 1.
"It's essential to keep our provincial sections of the National Highway
System in good condition because they receive high traffic volumes,"
Atkinson said. "By strengthening and surfacing this section, Highway 1 by
Chaplin will continue to handle heavy traffic loads and volumes."
Potzus Paving and Road Maintenance Ltd. of Yorkton was awarded this
resurfacing project.
Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation's budget this year is a record
$311.7 million, which will help improve the major highway system that
carries 65 per cent of provincial traffic.
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