Released on February 6, 2002
Resurfacing will take place on 25 km of Highway 1 between Broadview andGrenfell in the 2002 construction season.
"We are maintaining our focus on fixing the roads," Highways and
Transportation Minister Mark Wartman said. "Work for this resurfacing
project will begin in early May at a cost of $3.2 million. This job will
require an estimated 31 full-time workers, and should be completed by the
end of August."
The improvement project on Highway 1 will begin west of the town of
Broadview, and will continue 25 km to the town of Grenfell. Work began
last week on gravel crushing, haul and stockpiling in preparation for
construction.
Potzus Paving and Road Maintenance Ltd. of Yorkton was awarded the
resurfacing contract.
"This section of Highway 1 has experienced an increase in truck traffic,
leading to wear and tear," Wartman said. "We are resurfacing it to repair
the deterioration which has taken place in recent years. Saskatchewan
Highways and Transportation is working hard to fix roads across the
province to improve driver safety."
This project was identified in the 2001/2002 Winter Tender Schedule for
Saskatchewan highway work, worth an estimated $86.8 million. The Winter
Tender Schedule ensures timely and efficient delivery of highway
improvements this spring.
The department'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, and resurface and upgrade 550 km of rural and northern
highways.
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For more information, contact:
Marvin Forzley
Highways and Transportation
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-4956
Cell: (306) 536-6815