Released on August 16, 2004
Construction is underway on 11.2 km of Highway 8 from Storthoaks to 11 km south of Redvers.
This $1.7 million improvement project includes the construction of a cement modified subgrade and surface structure with a double seal coat. This project will be cost-shared with the federal government through the Prairie Grain Roads Program (PGRP), a federal and provincial partnership designed to improve Saskatchewan's secondary highways impacted by increased grain haul. Langenburg Redi Mix Ltd. is the contractor.
The public is advised that there will be an occasional disruption of traffic during the construction period, which should wrap up by mid-August.
"This upgrading project is part of our commitment to building better highways," Highways and Transportation Minister Maynard Sonntag said. "The improvements to Highway 8 will enhance safety and support regional economic development, demonstrating once again that transportation is a priority for the Government of Saskatchewan."
Over the past three years, the province has invested $900 million in Saskatchewan's transportation network, improving 1,000 km of paved highways, upgrading 750 km of rural highways, and twinning 172 km on Highways 1 and 16.
This year's budget provides an additional $294.8 million to improve another 740 km of major highways, improve 30 bridges, and twin 53 km on Highways 1 and 16 this construction season.
Remember to slow to 60 km/h when passing through the construction Orange Zone, and watch for construction workers, signs and heavy equipment. For more information about construction in your area, view the provincial project map at: www.highways.gov.sk.ca.
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For More Information, Contact:
Doug Wakabayashi Highways and Transportation Regina Phone: (306)787-4805 |