Released on September 18, 2001
Surfacing work has begun on 11.8 km of Highway 312 near Rosthern."On-road work for this $1.6 million project began September 13th with the
completion date targeted for 2002," Highways and Transportation Minister
Pat Atkinson said. "Completion of this job will require an estimated 42
workers."
Improvements are taking place on two sections of Highway 312 to total 11.8
km. The first section begins at the junction of Highway 11 and 312 and
extends west for 5.3 km. The second section begins 11.4 km west of the
junction of Highway 11 and ends 200 meters east of the Laird Access Road.
Anderson Rental and Paving Ltd. of Saskatoon was awarded this project. The
project includes reconstruction of the subgrade and surfacing through
Rosthern.
"Increased traffic volumes and weights using this highway has caused
deterioration," Atkinson said. "Rebuilding and strengthening this highway
section will enable it to handle current and future 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:
Rock Gorlick, Director
Engineering Services
Highways and Transportaion
Saskatoon
Phone: (306) 933-5225
Cell: (306) 227-8013