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IMPROVING HIGHWAY 13 NEAR ARCOLA

Released on March 20, 2002

A tender has been awarded for resurfacing 11.6 km of Highway 13 between

Arcola and Kisbey this construction season.



"We are maintaining our focus on fixing the roads," Highways and

Transportation Minister Mark Wartman said. "Work on this $2.6 million

resurfacing project will begin in early June, 2002, and should be completed

by mid August. Completion of this job will require an estimated 86 full-

time workers."



The improvement project on Highway 13 will begin at the west outskirts of

Arcola and will continue for 11.6 km west to Kisbey. The project will also

include the removal of three bridges and one timber-framed culvert. Work

will begin in April on gravel crushing and stockpiling in preparation for

construction.



"Highway 13 has experienced an increase in truck traffic, leading to

rutting and rough sections," 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."



Langenburg Redi-Mix Ltd. was awarded the resurfacing contract.



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.



Other improvement projects planned for Highway 13 this construction season

include resurfacing 20.6 km west of Pangman and 25 km west and east of

Lafleche. Last season, a total of 42 km of Highway 13 was resurfaced near

Weyburn, Assiniboia and Stoughton.



The department's budget this year is $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:



Les Bell

Highways and Transportation

Regina

Phone: (306) 787-0825

Cell: (306) 539-9189

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