Released on July 19, 2001
Resurfacing is about to begin on a 19.4 km section of Highway 11 north ofBethune.
"Work will begin on this $1.9 million project this week and should be
completed by the end of August," Highways and Transportation Minister Pat
Atkinson said. "Around 25 full-time workers will be needed to do the
work."
This resurfacing project will take place in the northbound lanes on Highway
11 from the junction of Highway 354 at Bethune to the junction of Highway 2
west of Findlater.
"Highway 11 carries a high volume of traffic and it's a priority to keep
this highway in good condition," Atkinson said. "Motorists in this area
will notice major improvements to Highway 11 once work is finished."
ASL Paving Ltd. of Saskatoon was awarded this project.
Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation's budget this year is a record
$311.7 million. The money will be used to improve the major highway system
that carries 65 per cent of provincial traffic.
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For more information, contact:
Les Bell, Director
Engineering Projects
Highways and Transportation
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-0825
(Cell) (306) 539-9189