Released on September 24, 2001
Surfacing work has begun on 10.9 km of Highway 31 northwest of Kerrobert."Work on this $1.5 million surfacing project began this week and should be
completed by mid-October," Highways and Transportation Minister Pat
Atkinson said. "Completion of this job will require an estimated 20 full-
time workers."
The 10.9 km surfacing project on Highway 31 extends from 6.1 km to 17 km
northwest of its junction with Highways 21 and 51 northwest of Kerrobert.
ASL Paving Ltd. from Saskatoon was awarded this surfacing project.
"Like many highways in Saskatchewan, Highway 31 has experienced an increase
in heavy truck traffic, making it necessary to repair current damage and
strengthen this highway for future truck hauls," Atkinson said. "We are
fixing two sections on Highway 31 this summer. Surfacing work has recently
been completed on 9.9 km of Highway 31 west of Luseland."
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.
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:
Ray Connoly, Director
Engineering Projects
Highways and Transportation
Saskatoon
Phone: (306) 933-6117
Cell: (306) 230-5272