Released on February 6, 2002
A tender has been awarded for resurfacing 11.8 km of Highway 35 south ofElfros this construction season.
"We are maintaining our focus on fixing the roads," Highways and
Transportation Minister Mark Wartman said. "Resurfacing on this highway
will begin in early July, at a cost of $1.1 million. This job will require
an estimated 31 full-time workers, and should be completed by August."
The improvement project on Highway 35 will begin at Bankend and will
continue north for 11.8 km. Work will begin in early July on gravel
crushing, haul and stockpiling in preparation for construction.
Langenberg Redi-Mix Inc. was awarded this resurfacing project.
"Highway 35 has seen an increase in truck traffic, leading to wear and tear
on this highway," Wartman said. "We are resurfacing it to repair the
deterioration. 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 resurface and upgrade 550 km of rural and northern highways.
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For more information, contact:
Rock Gorlick
Highways and Transportation
Saskatoon
Phone: (306) 933-5225
Cell: (306) 227-8013