Released on August 8, 2001
Surfacing work has begun on 9.9 km of Highway 31 west near Luseland.
"Work for this $2.2 million surfacing project should be completed by late
August," Highways and Transportation Minister Pat Atkinson said. "This
project will create around 45 full-time jobs."
The 9.9 km surfacing project on Highway 31 will begin 25 km northwest of
its junction with Highway 21 and continues northwest. A double seal coat
will be applied to the road to make it stronger.
"Like many highways in Saskatchewan, Highway 31 has experienced an increase
in heavy truck traffic, making it necessary to repair current damage and
strengthen this highway for future truck hauls," Atkinson said. "We are
fixing two sections on Highway 31 this summer.
A 10.9 km resurfacing project will also be underway northwest of Kerrobert
later this summer."
W. F. Botkin Construction Ltd. of Regina was awarded this surfacing project.
Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation's budget this year is a record
$311.7 million, which will help to resurface and upgrade 550 km of rural
and northern 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:
Ray Connoly, Director
Engineering Projects
Saskatoon
Phone: (306) 933-6117
Cell: (306) 230-5272