Released on July 25, 2001
Improvements are now underway at the Wascana Parkway concrete bridge pierover Highway No. 1 in Regina.
"Work began on this $150,000 project July 23rd and should be completed by
August 24th," Highways and Transportation Minister Pat Atkinson said.
"Completion of this job will require an estimated 10 workers."
Traffic on Highway No. 1 will not be affected for the duration of the
repairs. Toward the end of the project, from August 13th to August 24th,
traffic on Wascana Parkway may possibly be restricted to one lane in each
direction.
The rehabilitation work on the Wascana Parkway concrete bridge pier will
maintain the structural integrity of the bridge and extend its service
life. Work will essentially focus on the removal and replacement of the
bridge's deteriorating concrete.
Vector Construction Ltd. of Saskatoon was awarded this improvement project.
Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation's budget this year is a record
$311.7 million, which will help to improve the major highway system that
carries 65 per cent of provincial traffic.
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For more information, contact:
Larry Young
Bridge Preservation Engineer
Bridge Projects
Prince Albert
Phone: (306) 953-3511