Released on October 29, 2002
Grading is complete on a 9.8 km section of Highway 47 north of Corning."This grading is part of our commitment to building better highways,"
Highways and Transportation Minister Mark Wartman said.
The $648,000 improvement project on Highway 47 began north of the Corning
Access, and continued north for 9.8 km. Kay's Construction Inc. was the
contractor on the job.
"Highway 47 has experienced an increase in truck traffic, leading to wear
and tear on the road surface," Wartman said. "This section of highway has
been upgraded to better serve the economy of the area."
The government has committed $293 million to building better highways in
2002-03. More than 700 km of highways will be reconstructed and paved this
year.
Motorists are reminded to reduce speed and drive safely through the Orange
Zone and watch for construction signs and heavy equipment during the
remainder of this busy construction season.
For more information about road construction projects, and other
Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation activities, visit the website:
www.highways.gov.sk.ca.
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For more information, contact:
Vanessa Gooliaff Beaupré
Highways and Transportation
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-4792