Released on May 9, 2001
Resurfacing improvements will begin on 6.5 km of Highway 32 west of Cabrithis week.
"Work for this nearly $1 million resurfacing project is anticipated to
begin early this month and should be completed by late August," Highways
and Transportation Minister Pat Atkinson said. "Completion of this job
will require an estimated 31 full-time workers."
Venture Construction Inc. of Saskatoon was awarded this resurfacing project.
The resurfacing project on Highway 32 will begin 5 km west of Cabri and
will continue a further 6.5 km west.
"As with many highways in the province, Highway 32 has seen an increase in
truck traffic, leading to deterioration," Atkinson said. "By strengthening
and surfacing this section, Highway 32 near Cabri will be able to handle
heavier traffic loads."
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.
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For more information, contact:
Les Bell, Director
Engineering Projects
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-0825
(cell) (306) 539-9189