Released on February 6, 2002
A tender has been awarded for resurfacing 12 km of Highway 7 near Tessierand Zealandia this construction season.
"We are maintaining our focus on fixing the roads," Highways and
Transportation Minister Mark Wartman said. "Work on this $1.7 million
resurfacing project will begin in early June and should be completed by the
end of June. Completion of this job will require an estimated 29 full-time
workers."
Resurfacing will take place on two sections of Highway 7. The first
section runs from 1.2 km east of Tessier, to 5.8 km west of Tessier, while
the second section extends from 1.9 km east of Zealandia to 3 km west of
Zealandia. Work began last week on gravel crushing, haul and stockpiling
in preparation for construction.
HJR Asphalt Ltd. of Saskatoon was awarded the resurfacing project.
"This section of Highway 7 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.
-30-
For more information, contact:
Ray Connoly
Highways and Transportation
Saskatoon
Phone: (306) 933-6117
Cell: (306) 230-5272