Released on September 10, 2001
Resurfacing work has begun on a 13.2 km section of Highway 1 near Grenfell."Work on this nearly $1.9 million resurfacing project is anticipated to be
completed by mid-October," Highways and Transportation Minister Pat
Atkinson said. "Completion of this job will require an estimated 24 full-
time workers."
The resurfacing project on Highway 1 will begin at the junction of Highways
1 and 47, (8 km west of Grenfell) and will continue a further 13.2 km west.
Morsky Construction Ltd. of Regina was awarded this resurfacing project.
"Highway 1 is part of our national highway system and it's necessary to
keep this busy highway in good condition," Atkinson said. "By
strengthening and resurfacing this section, Highway 1 west of Grenfell will
be capable of handling heavier traffic loads and volumes."
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.
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
Highways and Transportation
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-0825
Cell: (306) 539-9189